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What is SWIG and for what it is used for

I just on internet the Google is using swig.

Does any one have used that and tell me will it be helpful for me.

I mean why it is used and how it can make my work good.

As google is using it must be good

Solution

  • Just because someone uses something does not make it good. That being said I love my Swig.

    I've used it to wrap C++ libraries in Java and Python. It lets me write code once and still use that code in other languages. It translates the API in a meaningful and consistent manner, which is something not to be underestimated. In short, it makes life easier for those of us who have to work in multiple languages with multiple libraries at the same time.