[serialization] Are there libraries to deserialize XML for any scripting languages?
Hi, I'd like to be able to work with the data serialized using the xml_oarchive serializer in a scripting language for rapid development of a debugging/diagnostic tool. It seems conceivable a library could construct a native representation of a C++ object model. I would think it could do this using just the serialized XML since most scripting languages allow dynamic creation/modification of classes and objects. I've searched the web for such a thing, but didn't stumble across anything. Can anyone point me toward any work that's been done in this area? A possible alternative that comes to mind is to use py++ to generate Python/boost.Python bindings to the original C++ classes and just use the boost::serilization XML deserializer, but I'm concerned getting all that working will offset the time savings of a scripting language. Thanks in advance, Martin This email and any attachments are intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s) and contain(s) confidential information that may be proprietary, privileged or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy, or forward this email message or any attachments. Delete this email message and any attachments immediately.
On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Martin Muggli
Hi,
I'd like to be able to work with the data serialized using the xml_oarchive serializer in a scripting language for rapid development of a debugging/diagnostic tool. It seems conceivable a library could construct a native representation of a C++ object model. I would think it could do this using just the serialized XML since most scripting languages allow dynamic creation/modification of classes and objects.
I've searched the web for such a thing, but didn't stumble across anything. Can anyone point me toward any work that's been done in this area?
A possible alternative that comes to mind is to use py++ to generate Python/boost.Python bindings to the original C++ classes and just use the boost::serilization XML deserializer, but I'm concerned getting all that working will offset the time savings of a scripting language.
The xml serializer has a pretty defined ordering and pattern, it could be done, but not easy, might be better to write your own serializer. However, your mention of using Boost.Python would also work very well, could use Python's Pickle functionality to deal with all of your serialization anyway, and it can be pretty quick to do depending on your class setup.
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