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How does NumPy handle internal memory views for reshaped tensors?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Reshape creates a view when memory layout is compatible, otherwise it creates a copy.
Deep explanation
Reshaping relies on stride reinterpretation. If the array is contiguous in memory, reshape only updates metadata like shape and strides. If the layout is non-contiguous, NumPy must allocate a new buffer and copy data to maintain logical correctness.
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