how to call a c++ file from python without using any of the spam bindings?

Question

i have this encryption algorithm written in C++ , but the values that has to be encrypted are being taken input and stored in a file by a python program . Thus how can i call this c++ program from python?

Answer 1

The os.system function will invoke an arbitrary command-line from python.

Answer 2

Look for the subprocess module. It is the recommended way to invoke processes from within Python. The os.system function is a viable alternative sometimes, if your needs are very simple (no pipes, simple arguments, etc.)