Approach to Python extension with C++

[Bjorn Pettersen]

> From: Nicholas Yue 
> 
> I have a need to write Python interfaces to some commercial 
> libraries that are available on Windows and Linux.
> 
> I have read about the steps to do that in Mark Hammond's 
> Python Programming book and have also read the extending 
> Python in the Python Essential Reference (first version).
> 
> I am attempting to write the interface in a cross platform 
> manner, is the use of Setup.in and compile.py the way to go.
> 
> I am using ActiveState Python 2.2.2 on Windows and probably 
> 2.0/2.1/2.2 on Linux. I am writing the interface code in C++.
> 
> What is your advice?

Save yourself a _lot_ of time and effort by using one of the existing
wrapper generators like SIP, SWIG, or Boost.Python. Having used all
three for major projects I prefer Boost.Python (for most complete
support of C++ and Python features, and excellent support) If your
interface is simple enough either one will do.

-- bjorn