[Cython] [GSoC Proposal] Improve C++ Support

[Dag Sverre Seljebotn]

Robert Bradshaw wrote:
> On Apr 3, 2009, at 11:44 PM, Dag Sverre Seljebotn wrote:
> 
>> Robert Bradshaw wrote:
>>> On Apr 3, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Danilo Freitas wrote:
>>>
>>>> So, I think one thing I need to change, is that instead of  
>>>> creating a
>>>> template syntax, I'll work on improving an already existing syntax
>>>> right?
>>> Probably, yes.
>>>
>>>> And so that it should be useful all templates (including STL)?
>>>>
>>>> And should I also work on those ohter problems? I'm afraid of  
>>>> putting
>>>> many things on proposal, and don't finish it in time. :/
> 
> BTW, despite being past the deadline, I think the proposal can be  
> updated while it's being evaluated.

At least it can be updated on the wiki page, which is just as important.

>>> (2) Polyomorphic functions
>>>
>>> would be the priorities, and allow a nearly full wrapping of STL. If
>>> time permits
>> Doesn't polymorphic functions work currently? I'd think that were  
>> one of
>> the few C++ things that *do* work in Cython.
>>
>> Do you mean "overloaded" functions?
> 
> Yes, that's the more specific term I really meant.

:-) I guess polymorphism means a lot of things. But at least in 
C++-lingo it's a common phrase for "virtual methods", i.e. vtables, 
which made it even more confusing.

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Dag Sverre