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Cython embed on Windows
To embed Cython code in a Windows application, you can follow these steps:
Install Cython: Make sure you have Cython installed on your system. You can install it using pip:
pip install cython
Write Cython Code: Create a
.pyx
file that contains your Cython code. This file will be used to generate the C/C++ code and compile it into a Python extension module. For example, create a file calledexample.pyx
with your Cython code.Create a
setup.py
file: Create asetup.py
file in the same directory as your.pyx
file. This file will be used to build the Cython module. Here's an example of a basicsetup.py
file:pythonfrom distutils.core import setup
from Cython.Build import cythonize
setup(
ext_modules = cythonize("example.pyx")
)
Build the Cython Module: Open a command prompt in the directory containing the
setup.py
file and run the following command to build the Cython module:arduinopython setup.py build_ext --inplace
This will generate the C/C++ code and compile it into a Python extension module.
Use the Cython Module in Your Application: Once the Cython module is built, you can import and use it in your Python application or script as a regular Python module. For example:
pythonimport example
result = example.my_function(5)
print(result)
Replace
example
with the name of your Cython module, andmy_function
with the name of the function you want to call from your Cython code.Compile and Run Your Application: When running your application, make sure to include the generated Cython module (
example.pyd
on Windows) along with your other Python scripts and dependencies.
By following these steps, you can embed Cython code in a Windows application and utilize its performance benefits. Make sure to refer to the Cython documentation for more advanced features and options for embedding Cython in your application.