Fastest I/O on Python ?

[emile]

On 07/22/2014 09:06 AM, Orochi wrote:
> Is there in any other input/output faster than ("raw_input","input" / "print")

The limitation is with the device -- either the human typing in 
responses or the output device rendering the output.  If you have the 
option to read/write to disk that'd open up additional options.

Otherwise I'm not sure there's much to be gained.

Emile



> As I am trying to solve competitive Programs on codechef.com using python i was wondering if there is any other way to print and scan the inputs fast.
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> I have seen other people codes and there are using sys library(stdin and stdout) for I/O.
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> So I was thinking is there any other way to take input/output besides using 'sys library'.
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> And also I had doubt about what is the difference between (raw_input,input/print) and (stdin/stdout)
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> Thank You.....
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