Python:C++ interfacing. Tool selection recommendations

[Neal Becker]

adsheehan at eircom.net wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I am embedding Python with a C++ app and need to provide the Python
> world with access to objects & data with the C++ world.
> 
> I am aware or SWIG, BOOST, SIP. Are there more?
> 
> I welcome comments of the pros/cons of each and recommendations on when
> it appropriate to select one over the others.
> 

boost::python is alien technology.  It is amazingly powerful.  Once you
learn how to use it it's wonderful, but unless you are comfortable with
modern c++ you may find the learning curve steep.