Fixed an issue in the `get_channels_for_device` function where the input
device name wasn't being encoded before passing it to the underlying C
function `getChannelsFromInfo`. This change ensures compatibility with
the expected string encoding, preventing potential runtime errors
related to string handling across the Python-C boundary.
Optional device specifier: Adjusted get_channels_for_device function to
include a default empty string parameter. Enables calls without
specifying a device, reducing the need for client code to handle default
cases explicitly.
Introduced a new utility function to extract and return the number of
channels associated with a given device, improving the driver's ability
to handle device-specific configurations. Also expanded the C++ bindings
by importing the pair class, which is pivotal for representing the
channel information. This enhancement facilitates more granular control
and paves the way for future features that may require detailed channel
info.
Introduced a getter and setter for the 'device' property, allowing for
UTF-8 encoding/decoding of the device string in the PyLimeConfig class.
This enhances string handling consistency across the interface.
Updated the project version reflecting new features. Extended the
LimeConfig_t struct to include a device string supporting device
specification. Introduced a new function `get_device_list` in the Python
binding, allowing users to retrieve a list of available devices,
enhancing usability. This change improves user interactions with the
hardware, making device management more intuitive.
Refactored the CI workflows to include package installation and import
testing. Ensured package is importable after installation by creating a
new '__main__.py' module to check imports. This adds an extra validation
step to the CI process, catching potential import issues early. Import
statements in '__init__.py' have also been updated to use 'as' for
clarity and namespace control.
- Standardized the C++ compiler across build environments by setting it in `setup.py`, ensuring consistent compilation of Cython extensions.
- Transitioned to using `setuptools.build_meta` as the build backend in `pyproject.toml` for enhanced package build processes.
- Modified the extension module path in `setup.py` to align with the new Python binding structure.
- Introduced Python property decorators to `PyLimeConfig` class in `limedriver.pyx` for getter methods, enhancing the Pythonic interface of the Cython module.
- Facilitated direct import of the binding in `__init__.py`, streamlining the usage of the `limedriver` package.