Insights and Experiences of Packaging Python Binary Extensions

Explore the challenges and solutions for packaging Python binary extensions in this 18-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2024. Delve into the world of scientific and high-performance computing (HPC) where software packages combine compiled languages like C, C++, and Fortran with Python APIs. Learn about the complexities of distributing packages with CPU-specific code and GPU-specific programming models. Gain valuable insights from real-world experiences in building portable and performant Python wheels for computational neuroscience projects, designed to work across various compute platforms from desktops to large clusters. Discover the current landscape of build backends and the unique challenges faced when creating Python packages with binary extensions.