How do you use embedding Perl in C with a short example?

Embedding Perl in C allows for greater flexibility and the ability to leverage both languages' strengths. This guide provides a straightforward example of how to integrate Perl code within a C program.

Keywords: Perl embedding, C programming, Perl interpreter, API, integration
Description: This example demonstrates how to embed Perl code within a C application, highlighting the process of initializing the Perl interpreter and executing a simple Perl script.
#include #include #include int main(int argc, char **argv) { PerlInterpreter *my_perl; my_perl = perl_alloc(); perl_construct(my_perl); perl_parse(my_perl, NULL, argc, argv, NULL); perl_run(my_perl); // Example Perl code to execute char *code = "print 'Hello from Perl!\\n';"; perl_eval_pv(code, TRUE); perl_destruct(my_perl); perl_free(my_perl); return 0; }

Keywords: Perl embedding C programming Perl interpreter API integration