[Python-Dev] Using Cython for standard library?

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Wed Nov 5 20:10:17 CET 2008


> I think it is also a good idea to write things using pure Python
> syntax in Cython, so that all other Python implementations, like
> Jython, Pypy, IronPython can just take it and run it in pure Python
> mode. Pure Python syntax means that the code runs in Python
> unmodified, but can also be compiled with Cython. Pure Python syntax
> was only recently added to Cython, so I guess it should be well tested
> first.
> 
> What do you think?

I wait. I have never dealt with Cython, and will leave it the time to
mature that its authors find necessary. When it is ready, we will see
what it can do.

Regards,
Martin



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