how to free PyArg_Parse'd args?

[Jason Orendorff]

Robert Nikander wrote:
> If I create a C extension class with a member char * name, and
> I get the name initially from a PyArg_ParseTuple(args, 's'...), 
> Who should I call to free it when the objects tp_dealloc slot is called?
> I am trying PyMem_Del/Free( obj->name ) but am getting a seg fault.

Don't free it.  You're given a pointer to the actual char buffer
within the provided string object.  It's like a borrowed reference.

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