How do I get to generate an executable from C++ files using a Python script?

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I have all my .cpp and .hpp files and I need to generate an .exe file from them (so my program works on Windows) with a compile.py file.

I need to code the compile.py file.

How should I do that please?

Already took a look at py2exe and PyInstaller, but I believe this is for python files only, not C++ files. Thanks

You don't need any compile.py, you need a compilation toolchain. — user7860670
– user7860670, Commented Nov 6, 2018 at 18:48
It's a school assignment, and that's what my teacher is asking for. I'd have used a makefile if I could.. :( @SPYBUG96 and VTT — iNukeLaPeste
– iNukeLaPeste, Commented Nov 6, 2018 at 18:51
@iNukeLaPeste Call GCC or whatever you use to compile the C++ code with from the python script — SPYBUG96
– SPYBUG96, Commented Nov 6, 2018 at 18:56

iz_ · Accepted Answer · 2018-11-06 18:58:02Z

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You need a C++ compiler, not a compile.py file. If you REALLY need to use Python, use either subprocess (better) or os.system to call command line commands:

import subprocess
subprocess.run('your C++ compiler command')

import os
os.system('compiler command')

But it would be much simpler to do it from the command line, directly executing the compile command.

answered Nov 6, 2018 at 18:58

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