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The Effect of Threading and Optimization on the Framerate of a Python-Based Partlcle Engine

CSEF · 2005 Mathematics & Software

Aaron P. Gallagher · Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to test threaded versus non-threaded and optimization techniques in a Python-based particle generator script. Methods/Materials This project used python version 2.3.3, TextWrangler, the pygame libraries, and an iBook G3/700. Different versions of a benchmarking script were used to test different optimizations and the use of threading. Results Non-threaded with dirty rectangle optimization was tested to produce the fastest benchmark, non-threaded unoptimized the next fastest, threaded with dirty rectangle optimization next fastest, and threaded unoptimized last. Conclusions/Discussion The results supported the hypothesis and the objective of the project was reach. These results and the code may be reused to produce quick particle generators for use in games or making aesthetically pleasing graphical patterns.

Summary statement

This project is about making a Python-based particle engine with the highest framerate possible.

Help received

George Feineman assisted in the concept and some of the math.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2005 Mathematics & Software · Entry S1205

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