Is there a beginners guide to using ExtUtils::XSpp? I am a little confused reading the POD of the module. I still can't figure out how to get started on using this module to consume C++ code. I guess, I'm looking for something like perlxstut, which starts with step 1 of generating the template.

I figured, a better place to start might be with the example but I am not sure if just directly building it (since Build.PL is provided) would help me understand how to use this module. But alas, that is not the case. It bails out on me with the error "Need ExtUtils::Typemap as argument". So I wasn't sure how to even use the example provided. And there is no README file provided with it to understand how to actually use it.

So, do I start by first creating the typemaps for each C++ class I have? What does xspp command generate? I think my confusion is so much, I don't even know what question to ask :(. Thanks for your help.

In reply to ExtUtils::XSpp usage for a novice by rovingeyes

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