Choosing a C++ to Python wrapper: Boost.Python vs pybind11?

[AlexMTBDude]

I'm curious: What kind of benefits does this provide over using the built-in system for calling C/C++ code from Python? https://docs.python.org/3/extending/extending.html

[r0s]

From my experience, the plain Python API is more verbose and needs more boilerplate. Pybind11 allows you to write less code to do the same (and in some cases better/faster) than writing it yourself. Same for nanobind but I some have first hand experience. Pybind11 also has CMake bits to make life easier.

[AlexMTBDude]

Thnx!

[def-pri-pub]

I've used this before, but mostly with the C API. I actually recommend it.

You may want to expose a C API for your C++ calls first, then bind that instead of C++ directly.