[Python-Dev] Initialization hook for extenders
"Martin v. Löwis"
martin@v.loewis.de
Thu, 01 May 2003 17:46:05 +0200
Patrick J. Miller wrote:
> It's not easy.
>
> Not if you simply want to link against an installed Python.
Why not? Just don't call the function Py_Main.
> Nor so if you want to build against 2.1 2.2 and 2.3 ... libraries.
Again, I can't see a reason why that is.
> There are subtle changes that bite you in the ass if you don't
> physically copy the right source forward.
For example?
> We did copy forward main.c, but found that every time we updated
> Python, we had to "rehack" main to make sure we had all the options
> and flags and initialization straight.
That is not necessary. What would be the problem if you just left
your function as it was in Python 2.1?
> I think the hook is extremely cheap, very short, looks almost exactly
> like Py_AtExit() and solves the problem directly.
Unfortunately, the problem is one that almost nobody ever has, and
supporting that API adds a maintenance burden. It is better if the
maintenance burden is on your side than on the Python core.
If you think you really need this, write a PEP, ask the community, and
wait for BDFL pronouncement. I'm still -1.
Regards,
Martin