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7f524da6 · Stefan Behnel · d2b46ecc · 7f524da6
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+* A new class decorator ``@cython.freelist(N)`` creates a static freelist of N
+  instances for an extension type, thus avoiding the costly allocation step if
+  possible. This can speed up object instantiation by 20-30% in suitable
+  scenarios.
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 * Fast extension type instantiation using the ``Type.__new__(Type)`` idiom has
  gained support for passing arguments.  It is also a bit faster for types defined
  inside of the module.