On 2/02/22 11:53 am, Christopher Barker wrote:
As a long time Cython user, but not a Cython developer, I think (2) is
the primary purpose, with (1) as a handy side benefit (otherwise
we'd just use ctypes, yes?)
Personally, no, I would not "just use ctypes". The main reason I
created Pyrex was to avoid the extreme amounts of pain involved
in doing things like that.
That being said a not-quite-as-fast-as-possible mode would be fine.
Though I'm not sure it would buy much, as long as projects (including
major ones like numpy) are using as-fast-as-possible mode.
That's why I think compatible mode should be the default. Then
those who choose otherwise will be aware of what they are doing.
It would also mean that CPython developers needn't have as many
qualms about changing internals. Cython users would be in the same
position as someone writing an extension module by hand and
choosing whether to stick to the stable API or not. If they rely
on internals, they do so at their own risk.
--
Greg
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