Generate Perl XS glue code automatically with this software. It simplifies the process of creating and integrating Perl code with C or C++ libraries.
I recently had the pleasure of using ExtUtils::XSBuilder for a project, and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. For those unfamiliar, it is a set of Perl modules designed to parse C header files and generate XS glue code and documentation for it. The beauty of it is that it allows you to essentially "write" a C library interface without having to actually write any code yourself.
Of course, since no C API is perfect, adjustments are often necessary. So while ExtUtils::XSBuilder removes a lot of the tedious work and copy & paste, it is still important to have a familiarity with C and XS programming. However, even with that caveat, it is a massive time-saver.
One added bonus is the ease with which updates to the C API can be incorporated into the Perl API. In most cases, simply rerunning XSBuilder is all that is needed to update your code to the latest C API changes.
Overall, I highly recommend ExtUtils::XSBuilder for anyone looking to streamline their C library interfacing. It is a powerful tool that can save hours of development time, and produces clean and highly-readable code.
Of course, since no C API is perfect, adjustments are often necessary. So while ExtUtils::XSBuilder removes a lot of the tedious work and copy & paste, it is still important to have a familiarity with C and XS programming. However, even with that caveat, it is a massive time-saver.
One added bonus is the ease with which updates to the C API can be incorporated into the Perl API. In most cases, simply rerunning XSBuilder is all that is needed to update your code to the latest C API changes.
Overall, I highly recommend ExtUtils::XSBuilder for anyone looking to streamline their C library interfacing. It is a powerful tool that can save hours of development time, and produces clean and highly-readable code.
What's New
Version 0.28: N/A