[omniORB] IDL to Python language mapping update?

[Luke Deller]

Hi Brian,

I am going to need omniORBpy working with Python 3.x at some point in the future, so I am certainly interested in helping to make that happen (indeed I have started some experiments modifying omniORBpy source code to work with Python 3.1).

This will involve at least some minimal adjustments to the Python language mapping relating to strings and bytes.  It would also be nice to utilize types which have been added to Python since the current spec was written, such as bool and decimal.Decimal.  Were you thinking of more serious changes than this to make CORBA feel more Pythonic?

Regards,
Luke.

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From: omniorb-list-bounces at omniorb-support.com [mailto:omniorb-list-bounces at omniorb-support.com] On Behalf Of Brian Neal
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 3:28 AM
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Subject: [omniORB] IDL to Python language mapping update?

Hello -

Is anyone interested in collaborating on updating the IDL to Python language mapping? As you all probably know, the mapping is very old, and Python has changed a lot over the years since the original mapping was released. My company is going to be working with CORBA for the foreseeable future, and I'd sure like to do that work in Python 3.x if possible.

I'm not a member of the OMG, and I have no idea what it takes to get a new spec approved, but I reason this group has the best chance of making that happen (if it indeed can happen). I'd be willing to help write, review, and work the document through the process. I'm by no means an expert on all aspects of CORBA and Python, but I have solid experience in both.

Your thoughts?

Thanks,
Brian Neal

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