Re: Embeding python
Steven D. Majewski (sdm7g@aemsun.med.Virginia.EDU)
Thu, 26 Mar 92 15:30:39 EST
juancho@cs.ucb.ca writes:
>
> In the abstract for the python tutorial there is a very interesting
> sentence, it reads:
>
> Python is also suitable as an extension language for highly
> customizable C applicatons such as editors or window managers.
>
> Unfortunately there is no discussion of this (Not that I could find) in
> the documentation that came with
>
> Python 0.9.4 alpha (Jan 30 1992).
>
> Does this sentence mean that it is possible to embed python into a C
> program? If this is the case could some one send me some pointers as to
> how to accomplish this.
>
YES.
HOW:
First: read "misc/EXTENDING" .
Next: Start reading the sources.
( Is there a step in between I'm missing, Guido ? )
Perhaps Steve Miale ( here at UVA EE|CS ) can give us a progress report
on what they are doing ? (hint,hint!)
- Steve Majewski sdm7g@Virginia.EDU