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.
Introduced a new GitHub workflow to automate the build process for a
Python package on Ubuntu. The workflow triggers on push and pull
requests and includes steps for updating the package list, installing
essentials like git, setting up Python 3.10, and handling dependencies.
It also includes the package installation and a post-install test to
confirm successful import. This automation ensures code integrity with
each update and simplifies the integration process for contributors.
library_dirs in setup
Enhanced the 'CXX' environment variable assignment in setup.py to
include the '-shlib' flag for shared library support. Also, streamlined
the Extension configuration by eliminating the now unnecessary
specification of default library directories, simplifying the build
process.
Refactors setup configuration for efficiency and compatibility with
shared libraries.
Switched the submodule URL in .gitmodules for 'LimeDriver' from SSH to
HTTPS to improve compatibility for cloning without requiring SSH keys.
This change should facilitate easier access for contributors and
automated build systems that may not have SSH key setups.
Removed custom BuildExtCommand class from setup.py, simplifying the
build process by relying on standard build_ext behavior. The custom
command handling of submodule initialization and build extension
modifications were deemed unnecessary. Additionally, extended the
library dependencies to include 'hdf5_cpp' and 'hdf5' to ensure correct
linking for HDF5 support. This change makes the build process more
straightforward and maintainable.
updated pip install flag
The project's CI configuration experienced two main updates:
- The Ubuntu-specific Python package build workflow was entirely
removed, likely due to standardization across different environments or
redundancy with other existing workflows.
- Python package installation in the main workflow was amended to
include the `--break-system-packages` pip flag, which indicates a shift
in handling dependencies that may conflict with system packages.
These changes may streamline the CI/CD process and address dependency
conflicts during package installation.
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.
Upgraded the limedriver submodule reference to incorporate recent
enhancements and bug fixes. This update ensures compatibility with the
main project and improves stability.
Expanded the setup section in the README to include instructions for
initializing the LimeDriver submodule before building and installing the
Python bindings. This ensures users don't encounter issues due to
missing dependencies when trying to install the package.
Python bindings
Introduce a comprehensive README for the Python bindings project of the
LimeDriver library. The README includes required dependencies for both
Debian/Ubuntu and Arch Linux systems, and a step-by-step guide to
creating a virtual environment, installing the package using pip, and a
basic usage example with Python code demonstrating how to interact with
the LimeDriver library. Documentation facilitates easier onboarding and
usage of the Python bindings for new users.
Upgraded the limedriver subproject to the newest commit hash for
enhanced stability and performance improvements. This update ensures
compatibility with the latest hardware revisions and resolves known
issues identified in the previous version.
process
Reflecting a shift toward dynamic library usage, the build system has
been updated to omit hard-coded links to the HDF5 libraries. This change
simplifies dependency management and increases flexibility in various
build environments. It's important to ensure dependent projects are
aware of this change, as they might need to explicitly link HDF5 if they
don't dynamically load it.
Commented out the hardcoded compiler environment setting in the setup
script to allow for greater flexibility in users' build environments.
Letting the user or the system decide the appropriate C++ compiler
prevents potential conflicts with predefined environment configurations.
Updated the `BuildExtCommand` class in `setup.py` to append `rpath`
flags and link against `hdf5` libraries when building extensions. This
ensures that the shared libraries are correctly located at runtime and
resolves potential linkage issues with HDF5-related extensions for a
smoother installation and deployment process.
Enhanced the build process by specifying the library directories in
setup.py. This ensures the linker can locate all relevant libraries for
the 'limedriver.binding' extension, preventing potential build issues on
systems where libraries are not in the default search path.
Optimized the build process by removing the unnecessary 'hdf5_cpp'
library from the extension module configuration. This change simplifies
linkage and can potentially reduce compile-time and binary size.
Ensured that liblimesuite-dev package is installed as part of the
dependencies for our GitHub Actions workflow. This is to address missing
development headers required for interfacing with LimeSuite in our
Python package build process.
Extended the include directories for the limedriver binding in setup.py
to address linking issues with HDF5 serialization. This is a temporary
workaround to ensure compatibility and successful building of the
extension, as indicated by the 'TODO' comment highlighting the need for
a cleaner solution. Further refinement is required to integrate HDF5 in
a more elegant manner.
hdf5_cpp library
Enabled the use of shell in 'git submodule' commands to ensure
cross-platform compatibility in the setup process. Also revised the
linked libraries for the 'limedriver.binding' extension, replacing
'hdf5' with 'hdf5_cpp' to properly utilize the C++ HDF5 library
interface. This change is expected to enhance compatibility and
performance when interacting with HDF5 files.
binding
Extended the library dependencies for the limedriver binding in setup.py
to include the hdf5 library, ensuring compatibility with data handling
features that require HDF5 support. This change addresses the need for
advanced data storage and management capabilities within the limedriver
interface.
Ensure the Python version is specified as a string in the Ubuntu
workflow configuration to prevent potential parsing issues by the
setup-python GitHub Action. This update aligns with the recommended
practices for YAML file consistency and compatibility.
Upgraded the GitHub Actions workflow to explicitly set up Python 3.10.
Simplified the installation process by using pip to upgrade and install
necessary Python packages such as h5py, setuptools, wheel, and build,
rather than installing individual Python and pip packages via apt-get.
This ensures a more standardized and up-to-date environment for CI
processes. Removed explicit python3 references in favor of the
actions/setup-python environment, aligning with the GitHub Actions best
practices.
build step
Modified the build command in the CI workflow to explicitly call Python
3 to ensure compatibility and avoid potential conflicts with systems
where Python 2 is the default. This change aligns the build process with
modern Python practices and reduces ambiguity in environments where
multiple Python versions are available.
alias
Enhanced the GitHub Actions workflow for the Ubuntu environment by
including python3-venv to facilitate virtual environment management.
Additionally, established python-is-python3 to standardize the Python
command, ensuring consistency and avoiding potential versioning issues
across different setups.
Upgraded our GitHub Actions CI Python package workflow for Ubuntu by
including the `python3-build` package during the dependency installation
phase. This addition ensures compatibility with projects that require
this specific package for building Python applications.
token, update submodule
Introduced a new GitHub Actions workflow to automate Python package
builds on Ubuntu environments upon push or pull request events. This
addition ensures the compatibility of the package on the Ubuntu platform
and streamlines the continuous integration process.
Updated the limedriver submodule to the latest commit, keeping the
project in sync with recent upstream changes and maintaining the
integrity of external dependencies.
dependencies
Upgraded the limedriver subproject to bring in latest enhancements and
fixes. Added 'h5py' and 'matplotlib' to the list of Python project
dependencies, ensuring the availability of necessary libraries for data
handling and plotting functionalities within our project.
