February 2006
Intermediate to advanced
648 pages
14h 53m
English
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Extension Building Tools
A number of tools are available to simplify the construction of Python extensions. Many of these tools hide all or most of the underlying details of connecting C/C++ to Python. For instance, a tool might generate a Python extension by simply reading a C++ header file or having you write code in a higher-level language. Full coverage of these tools would require a dedicated book. Therefore, only a brief description and links to more information have been provided.
Boost Python Library
The Boost Python Library, created by David Abrahams, provides a tool for wrapping C++ libraries into Python extensions. The library provides a number of advanced features, including support for overloaded functions and operators. Details ...