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KDTree nearest neighbors

Learn KDTree nearest neighbors in SciPy with a dedicated explanation, a concept-specific example, practical cautions, and a mastery check.

12 min read • Advanced

scipy-041.py

python

import numpy as np
from scipy.spatial import KDTree
points=np.array([[0,0],[2,2],[5,5],[3,1]])
tree=KDTree(points)
print(tree.query([2.5,1.5],k=2))

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