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Frequently Asked Questions
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This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about |project|. Feel free to
suggest new entries!
General
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What is Shiboken?
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Shiboken is a GeneratorRunner plugin that outputs C++ code for CPython extensions.
Here the name generator refers actually to a program composed of a set of
*generator classes* that output different resources based on information
contained inside C++ header files.
Creating bindings
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Can I wrap non-Qt libraries?
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Yes. Check Shiboken source code for an example (libsample).
Is there any runtime dependency on the generated binding?
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Yes. Only libshiboken, and the obvious Python interpreter
and the C++ library that is being wrapped.
What do I have to do to create my bindings?
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Most of the work is already done by the API Extractor. The developer creates
a typesystem file with any customization wanted in the generated code, like
removing classes or changing method signatures. The generator will output
the .h and .cpp files with the CPython code that will wrap the target
library for python.
Is there any recommended build system?
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Both API Extractor and generator uses and recommends the CMake build system.
Can I write closed-source bindings with the generator?
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Yes, as long as you use a LGPL version of Qt, due to runtime requirements.
What is 'inject code'?
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That's how we call customized code that will be *injected* into the
generated at specific locations. They are specified inside the typesytem.
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