Calling python from a c++ program for distribution

Question

I would like to call python script files from my c++ program.

I am not sure that the people I will distribute to will have python installed.

Basically I\'m

Answer 1

Boost is probably the best choice, however if you're wanting something that's more standalone, and if this is for use with Windows (which seems feasible given that they are the people least likely to have Python installed), then you can use py2exe to create a DLL with entry points suitable for COM objects. You can then interface with the library via COM. (Obviously this is not at all useful as a cross-platform solution).