[pypy-dev] Python FFI

[Skip Montanaro]

> So we would like to propose something (a bit more publically than the
> two subprojects of PyPy attempting to do that --- did you know about
> their existence?).

No, can you provide references?

> The simplest FFI we know of for a high-level language is LuaJIT's FFI.
>  If you are interested, read the four pages starting at
> http://luajit.org/ext_ffi.html....

> So we would like to propose some design very similar to that one....

> Opinions?  Interests?  This mail is deliberately low on details about
> how we think we can do it.  Instead I'm seeking general reactions for
> now and would like to move this soon to its own project, independent
> of PyPy.

I'm no great fan of C++, but work in an environment where C++ support
is a must.  (We currently used Boost.Python.)  The Lua docs didn't
mention C++.  Do either of the PyPy subprojects you mentioned address
C++ interfaces?  Do you plan to support it?

Thx,

Skip