How can I use Perl libraries from Python?

Question

I have written a bunch of Perl libraries (actually Perl classes) and I want to use some of them in my Python application. Is there a natural way to do this without using SWIG or writing Perl API for Python. I am asking for a similar way of PHP's Perl interface. If there is no such kind of work for Perl in Python. What is the easiest way to use Perl classes in python?

Answer 1

Personally, I would expose the Perl libs as services via XML/RPC or some other such mechanism. That way you can call them from your Python application in a very natural manner.