Calling C++ Modules in Python

[Terry Reedy]

On 3/11/2011 4:15 PM, Patrick wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I saw in the Beginner document that "•Is easily extended by adding new
> modules implemented in a compiled language such as C or C++. ".
>
> While to my investigation, it seems not that easy or did I miss
> something?
>
> boost python (C++ libraries need to be re-compiled with written
> wrappers again?).
> SWIG  (It works by taking the declarations found in C/C++ header and
> using them to generate the wrapper code that scripting languages need
> to access the underlying C/C++ code).

cytpes does not require recompilation. Not as fast either. But good 
enough for many purposes.

-- 
Terry Jan Reedy