Re^4: perl XS - passing array to C and getting it back

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Re^5: perl XS - passing array to C and getting it back by Corion (Patriarch) on Mar 29, 2016 at 13:20 UTC
The easy approach is to install and use Inline::C to generate the XS scaffolding for your code. After that, you throw away Inline::C and only use its output. If you don't know how to install Inline::C, the easy approach is outlined in the following steps: Install local::lib (because you don't want to pollute the system Perl) Set your environment variables like `local::lib` proposes Download `cpanm` from http://cpanmin.us Run the following command: `cpanm Inline::C` [download] You now have Inline::C and its prerequisites installed in a local directory and can use Inline::C to generate much of the XS code for you.	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^5: perl XS - passing array to C and getting it back by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Mar 29, 2016 at 13:35 UTC
I can't use inline at all. That's why I posted the .xs file generated by Inline::C. You'll need to grab Inline.h from the package and then the XS code I posted should compile directly. Of course, if you can compile XS code, there is no rational reason why you cannot use Inline::C; but if you prefer not to that's your choice. With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :) In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply]
Re^5: perl XS - passing array to C and getting it back by Tux (Canon) on Mar 29, 2016 at 13:56 UTC
If you take the path of real XS code, be sure to use Devel::PPPort from the start. It'll save you a lot of headaches later. Then read the docs (twice): `$ perldoc perlxs $ perldoc perlxstut $ perldoc perlxstypemap` [download] Enjoy, Have FUN! H.Merijn	[reply] [d/l]