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== Recent Articles == [https://blogs.perl.org/users/nerdvana/2025/01/premium-xs-integration-pt-1.html Premium XS Integration Part 1] by [https://blogs.perl.org/users/nerdvana/ nerdvana] (blogs.perl.org) The author advocates for a balanced XS approach that exposes low-level C library functions while ensuring runtime safety to prevent crashes. The article critiques common patterns for binding C structs to Perl objects, pointing out issues like segfaults and improper object management. It recommends using Perlβs ''magic'' system to link C objects to Perl objects securely, preventing accidental errors. Typemaps are also highlighted as a way to simplify XS code by automating object validation and memory management, reducing boilerplate and improving error handling. Additionally, the article introduces the use of custom structs to manage multiple C pointers for complex libraries, further streamlining XS code. These techniques aim to create foolproof, efficient XS bindings, providing clear error messages and improving the overall developer experience.
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