Pybind11: Python 🤝 C++⚓︎
Welcome to the NextCV development guide. Here, we'll show you how to make your Python code blazing fast when it matters.
🎯 The Philosophy: Smart Performance⚓︎
Our Approach
We don't rewrite everything in C++. That would be like using a Formula 1 car to go to the grocery store. Instead, we're pragmatic.
We follow a simple, three-step process:
- Prototype in Python: Build and test your ideas quickly.
- Identify Bottlenecks: Find the parts of your code that are actually slow.
- Optimize with C++: Rewrite only the critical parts for maximum impact.
This gives us the best of both worlds:
| Feature | Python | C++ |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fast Prototyping | Raw Performance |
| Usage | General Purpose | Critical Bottlenecks |
| Ecosystem | Rich & Extensive | Focused & Performant |
Key Insight
We're not performance-obsessed, we're value-obsessed. We only add C++ when it provides a real, measurable benefit.