Re: [Jython-users] C dependencies in CPython

[Alan K. <jyt...@xh...>]

[Owen]
> I was surprised when I found out just how many of CPython's libraries/modules
> are written in C/C++, thus potentially rendering Jython less useful due to
> its not being able to run these libraries.  (I may be wrong here, but as far
> as I know, Jython cannot run Python libraries that include C/C++
> dependencies.)

Most jython folks tend to use the java equivalent libraries with
jython instead of C/C++; it is rare that java equivalents are not
available (often the java versions are superior).

Do you have any specific libraries in mind? Chances are someone here
can advise if you have a specific need in mind.

[Owen]
> Is there a strategy for Jython to be able to use Python libraries that use
> C/C++?

Well, there is jpype, which integrates the cpython runtime with the
java runtime. But I've never used it; perhaps someone else on the list
has?

http://jpype.sourceforge.net/

If you explain your requirements, you'll probably get some good advice.

Regards,

Alan.