Re: [RFA] New python module gdb.types

[Doug Evans <dje at google dot com>]

On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Doug Evans <dje@google.com> wrote:
> Hi.
>
> This patch adds a new python module to gdb, gdb.types.
> It contains a small collection of utilities that I've been using.

Here's the current version of the patch.

Ok to check in?


2010-10-08  Doug Evans  <dje@google.com>

        New python module gdb.types.
        * NEWS: Document it.
        * data-directory/Makefile.in (PYTHON_FILES): Add gdb/types.py.
        * python/lib/gdb/types.py: New file.

        testsuite/
        * lib/gdb-python.exp (gdb_check_python_config): New function.
        * gdb.python/Makefile.in (EXECUTABLES): Add lib-types.
        * gdb.python/lib-types.cc: New file.
        * gdb.python/lib-types.exp: New file.

        doc/
        * gdb.texinfo (Python): Add "Python modules".
        (Types in Python): Add reference to gdb.types section.
        (Python modules): New node.

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