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pyclibrary_parse_c_header_and_call_shared_library_function.py
pythonThis quickstart demonstrates how to parse a C header file and call a function
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pyclibrary_parse_c_header_and_call_shared_library_function.py
1from pyclibrary import CParser, CLibrary
2
3# 1. Parse the header file to understand types and function signatures
4# Replace 'my_header.h' with the path to your C header file
5parser = CParser('my_header.h')
6
7# 2. Load the dynamic library (.so, .dll, or .dylib)
8# Replace 'my_library' with the name or path of your compiled library
9lib = CLibrary('my_library', parser)
10
11# 3. Call a function defined in the header and library
12# Assuming the C header has: int add(int a, int b);
13result = lib.add(5, 10)
14
15print(f"Result of add(5, 10): {result}")