Python-like C++ library

[Will McGugan]

Hi folks,

I'm forced to use C++ and STL at work, and consequently miss the ease
of use of Python. I was wondering if there was a C++ library that
implemented the fundamental objects of Python as close as possible,
perhaps using STL underneath the hood.

Too clarify, Im not looking to interface C++ with Python in any way,
just to emulate the strings / containers / slicing etc. I did google
for it but my search terms were too vague...

Thanks in advance,

Will McGugan

 

[bearophileHUGS]

Will McGugan:

I was wondering if there was a C++ library that
implemented the fundamental objects of Python as close as possible,
perhaps using STL underneath the hood.
Too clarify, Im not looking to interface C++ with Python in any way,
just to emulate the strings / containers / slicing etc.

Maybe you can use the ShedSkin libraries, it maps Python to C++:
http://shedskin.sourceforge.net/

EasySTL is unrelated to Python, but you may find it useful:
http://userpages.umbc.edu/~bcorfm1/software.html

Bye,
bearophile

 

[Simon Forman]

Hi folks,

I'm forced to use C++ and STL at work, and consequently miss the ease
of use of Python. I was wondering if there was a C++ library that
implemented the fundamental objects of Python as close as possible,
perhaps using STL underneath the hood.

Too clarify, Im not looking to interface C++ with Python in any way,
just to emulate the strings / containers / slicing etc. I did google
for it but my search terms were too vague...

Thanks in advance,

Will McGugan

Forgive me if this is stupid, but python's written in C.. couldn't you
use python itself or parts of it as a library?

I know you said you're not "looking to interface C++ with Python in any
way", but why emulate if you could include? (Again, if this is stupid,
sorry! )

Peace,
~Simon

 

[catalin.marinas]

I'm forced to use C++ and STL at work, and consequently miss the ease
of use of Python. I was wondering if there was a C++ library that
implemented the fundamental objects of Python as close as possible,
perhaps using STL underneath the hood.

Not copying Python but it has many useful features (and high quality
code) - http://www.boost.org/

Catalin