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Writing Python Bindings for C++ Libraries for Performance and Ease of Use

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This talk explores how to expose C++ libraries as Python functions and objects using Boost.Python and related tools. It discusses memory management, data conversion, threading, shared pointers, build compatibility, and API design through case studies.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why Python
Hello World
C Python
Overheads
Classes
API Design
Python vs C bindings
Get by Value
Return a Reference
What If
Return Internal Reference
Exceptions
Internal Reference
Dispatchers
Design Decisions

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