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47. Embedding Python

You can embed a Python interpreter inside a C program.

Minimal Example​

#include <Python.h>

int main() {
    Py_Initialize();
    PyRun_SimpleString("print('Hello from embedded Python!')");
    Py_Finalize();
    return 0;
}

Wrap-Up​

Embedding Python allows C/C++ applications to run Python scripts.