Re: [matplotlib-devel] autoconf+python

[Michiel de H. <mjl...@ya...>]

If we use autoconf for matplotlib, we may end up using a different compiler (or compiler options) than what was used to compile Python itself. This can lead to incompatibilities that will be very hard to figure out. As far as I understand, using setup.py by default uses the same compiler and appropriate compiler/linker options as was used for Python itself.

Best,
-Michiel.

--- On Mon, 1/7/13, Benjamin Root <ben...@ou...> wrote:

From: Benjamin Root <ben...@ou...>
Subject: Re: [matplotlib-devel] autoconf+python
To: "Thomas Kluyver" <th...@kl...>
Cc: "matplotlib development list" <mat...@li...>
Date: Monday, January 7, 2013, 12:24 PM



On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Thomas Kluyver <th...@kl...> wrote:


On 7 January 2013 16:57, Benjamin Root <ben...@ou...> wrote:




I was just reading some comments from Richard Stallman on ./ when I noticed that he pointed out a useful autoconf feature that was added somewhat recently.  Essentially, this feature would allow one to do a build/install of a python module using the "./configure; make install" approach, if one chooses.  Maybe it should be something to consider adding to our build system?




My 2 cents: I took over the maintenance of a Python project built by autotools. The build system felt more complex than the actual application - a fantastic world of .am files generating .in files generating Makefiles, which themselves were packed with abstractions. I had little idea how to change anything in the build process, and before long I ripped it out in favour of setup.py, despite all distutils' flaws.





I'm sure that's more a question of my experience than of autotools, but I'd think twice before adding it to a project.

Best wishes,



Thomas




That's a very good point.  I certainly don't want to add significant complexity to our build system.  We certainly have enough of it as-is.  I was hoping that there was a way to complement our setup.py approach.  In other words, "python setup.py install" would be our primary means of build/install, while allowing for "make install" as an alternative.  I have yet to actually look into how this current autoconf feature would work and if that is even possible.



Ben Root



-----Inline Attachment Follows-----

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS,
MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current
with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft
MVPs and experts. SALE $99.99 this month only -- learn more at:
http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnmore_122412
-----Inline Attachment Follows-----

_______________________________________________
Matplotlib-devel mailing list
Mat...@li...
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-devel