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pybind11: C++ and Python Integration Made Simple

Discover pybind11: the lightweight C++ Python binding library. Simple integration, efficient performance, and seamless interoperability for developers.

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Jun 28, 2025
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Today I want to talk with everyone about a really cool library—pybind11.

If you've ever wanted to bring the powerful functionality of C++ into Python, or vice versa, then this library is definitely worth your attention. It makes interaction between the two simple and efficient, so let's dive deep into it!

What is pybind11? Simply put, pybind11 is a lightweight header-only library whose main function is to make C++ types available in Python, and vice versa.

Imagine you have a bunch of efficient algorithms written in C++—how can you quickly expose them to Python users?

This is where pybind11 comes into play. Its goal is to reduce the redundant boilerplate code in traditional extension modules and simplify the binding generation process.

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