{"id":10343,"library":"waao","title":"WAAO: Hybrid CPython Package","description":"WAAO is a Python package that provides a hybrid CPython solution designed to enhance computational efficiency by exposing optimized C functions directly to Python. It is currently at version 1.1.0, with releases occurring infrequently based on feature additions or bug fixes.","status":"active","version":"1.1.0","language":"en","source_language":"en","source_url":"https://github.com/manu-waao/waao","tags":["cpython","performance","hybrid","extension","numerical"],"install":[{"cmd":"pip install waao","lang":"bash","label":"Install stable version"}],"dependencies":[],"imports":[{"note":"WAAO is the primary class providing access to the underlying C functions.","symbol":"WAAO","correct":"from waao import WAAO"}],"quickstart":{"code":"from waao import WAAO\n\n# Example 1: Add two numbers using the C function\nresult_add = WAAO.add_numbers(5, 3)\nprint(f\"Result of add_numbers: {result_add}\")\n\n# Example 2: Multiply two numbers using the C function\nresult_multiply = WAAO.multiply_numbers(5, 3)\nprint(f\"Result of multiply_numbers: {result_multiply}\")\n\n# Example 3: Demonstrate a more complex C operation\ncomplex_result = WAAO.perform_complex_operation(10, 20, 3)\nprint(f\"Result of perform_complex_operation: {complex_result}\")\n\n# Example 4: Run the main WAOO logic (if applicable)\nWAAO.run_waao()","lang":"python","description":"This quickstart demonstrates how to import the WAAO class and use its exposed C functions for basic arithmetic and a more complex operation, finally calling the main `run_waao` method."},"warnings":[{"fix":"Ensure your system has the necessary build tools installed. For Windows, install 'Build Tools for Visual Studio'. For Linux, install 'build-essential' (Debian/Ubuntu) or 'Development Tools' (Fedora/RHEL).","message":"As a CPython extension, `waao` might require a compiler toolchain (e.g., GCC or MSVC) if pre-compiled wheels are not available for your specific Python version, operating system, or architecture. This is generally handled by pip, but can be a source of installation issues.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All"},{"fix":"Always ensure that arguments passed to WAAO's C-backed methods are of the expected integer type to prevent type-related errors.","message":"The library's C functions generally expect integer inputs. Passing non-integer types (e.g., floats, strings) to methods like `add_numbers` or `multiply_numbers` can lead to `TypeError` or unexpected behavior if not explicitly handled by the internal CPython bindings.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All"},{"fix":"Utilize `waao` only for the specific numerical operations it provides. For general programming, stick to standard Python libraries.","message":"The `waao` package is designed for specific computational speedups using C. Attempting to use it for tasks outside its exposed C functionality (e.g., generic Python operations) will not yield performance benefits and might complicate your codebase.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All"}],"env_vars":null,"last_verified":"2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z","next_check":"2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z","problems":[{"fix":"Run `pip install waao` to install the package. If already installed, ensure your Python environment is correctly activated.","cause":"The `waao` package is not installed in the current Python environment or the environment is not active.","error":"ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'waao'"},{"fix":"Review the `waao` documentation or source code for the correct method names (e.g., `add_numbers`, `multiply_numbers`, `perform_complex_operation`, `run_waao`).","cause":"You are attempting to call a method on the `WAAO` class that does not exist or is not publicly exposed by the library.","error":"AttributeError: type object 'WAAO' has no attribute 'non_existent_method'"},{"fix":"Ensure all arguments passed to `WAAO`'s methods are of the correct type, typically integers for numerical operations.","cause":"One of the C-backed functions of `WAAO` received an argument of an incorrect Python type, typically a string when an integer was expected.","error":"TypeError: argument must be an int, not str"}]}