RAPIDS is an open-source suite of software libraries developed by NVIDIA, designed to accelerate data science and analytics workflows using GPU computing. By leveraging the power of NVIDIA GPUs, RAPIDS enables data scientists to perform complex data processing tasks significantly faster than traditional CPU-based methods. The suite includes libraries like cuDF, which mimics the Pandas API, allowing for seamless integration and easier transition for users familiar with Pandas. RAPIDS is particularly well-suited for handling large datasets, making it an essential tool for modern data analysis, machine learning, and feature engineering applications.