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# Python4J

- [Overview](https://deeplearning4j.konduit.ai/python4j/overview.md): Embedding CPython in JVM applications — what Python4J is, use cases, and architecture
- [Getting Started](https://deeplearning4j.konduit.ai/python4j/getting-started.md): Setting up Python4J — Maven dependencies, executing Python code, and variable I/O
- [NumPy Bridge](https://deeplearning4j.konduit.ai/python4j/numpy-bridge.md): Zero-copy data exchange between INDArray and numpy.ndarray via python4j-numpy
- [Advanced Usage](https://deeplearning4j.konduit.ai/python4j/advanced.md): Advanced Python4J features — GIL management, context managers, garbage collection, and subprocess mode


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