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What is NumPy's internal view vs copy decision mechanism?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
NumPy decides between view or copy based on memory layout, stride compatibility, and indexing type.
Deep explanation
Simple slicing produces views by adjusting strides. However, operations involving advanced indexing, non-contiguous memory, or dtype changes force a copy. NumPy ensures correctness by analyzing memory layout constraints before deciding.
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