Use Python code in C/C++

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I'm working in an embedded Linux environment and I have some Python code which I would like to use. My Python code is just doing some math, not using any library other than Numpy and the common ones.

Is there any way to build up a library that I can call from C or C++ code?

docs.python.org/extending/embedding.html may be of interest. — FatalError
– FatalError, Commented Feb 2, 2012 at 18:39
Also consider to actually make a C/C++ library to use in Python code (= extending as opposed to embedding). It's easy to overlook that this scenario can actually be more interesting for many applications — Kos
– Kos, Commented Feb 2, 2012 at 18:41
Duplicate or at least interesting for you: stackoverflow.com/questions/4331599/… — Johan Lundberg
– Johan Lundberg, Commented Feb 2, 2012 at 18:45

NPE · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-02 18:47:07Z

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Embedding the CPython interpreter into a C or C++ program is actually pretty straightforward.

The official documentation has some complete examples.

Also, check out SWIG and Boost.Python.

answered Feb 2, 2012 at 18:47

NPE

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Niklas R Over a year ago

Cython may be worth to mention here, too. Even it's typically used the other way round.

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