FFI bridge to Python

[dons]

Python has an impressive number of libraries we might want to utilise from Haskell (e.g.pygments is used in the new hpaste), also, being able to access Haskell from Python lowers the risk when integrating Haskell into new projects.

This project would seek to develop an Python<->Haskell bridge, allowing the use of libraries on either side from each language.

Python's C-based FFI makes this not too daunting, and the pay off could be quite large. Related projects: MissingPy? and hpaste's light python binding.

We may also be able to get this funded under the (many) python slots.

Projects to contact

This could be funded under the Python project umbrella. Applications should also be submitted to them.

Interested mentors

Don Stewart

Interested Students

Michal Janeczek <janeczek@…>