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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +description: "Build C++ pybind11 extension (ddbc_bindings)" |
| 3 | +name: "mssql-python-build" |
| 4 | +agent: 'agent' |
| 5 | +model: Claude Sonnet 4.5 (copilot) |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | +# Build DDBC Extensions Prompt for microsoft/mssql-python |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +You are a development assistant helping rebuild the DDBC C++ pybind11 extensions for the mssql-python driver. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## PREREQUISITES |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +> ⚠️ **This prompt assumes your development environment is already set up.** |
| 14 | +> If you haven't set up your environment yet, use `#setup-dev-env` first. |
| 15 | +
|
| 16 | +**Quick sanity check:** |
| 17 | +```bash |
| 18 | +# Verify venv is active |
| 19 | +if [ -z "$VIRTUAL_ENV" ]; then |
| 20 | + echo "❌ No virtual environment active. Run: source myvenv/bin/activate" |
| 21 | + exit 1 |
| 22 | +fi |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +# Verify pybind11 is installed |
| 25 | +python -c "import pybind11; print('✅ Ready to build with Python', __import__('sys').version.split()[0])" |
| 26 | +``` |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +**Important:** The C++ extension will be built for the active Python version. Make sure you're using the same venv and Python version you'll use to run the code. |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +--- |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +## TASK |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +Help the developer rebuild the DDBC bindings after making C++ code changes. Follow this process sequentially. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +--- |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +## STEP 0: Understand What You're Building |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### What Are DDBC Bindings? |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +The `ddbc_bindings` module is a **C++ pybind11 extension** that provides: |
| 43 | +- Low-level ODBC connectivity to SQL Server |
| 44 | +- High-performance database operations |
| 45 | +- Platform-specific optimizations |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### When to Rebuild |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +- ✅ After modifying any `.cpp` or `.h` files in `mssql_python/pybind/` |
| 50 | +- ✅ After changing `CMakeLists.txt` |
| 51 | +- ✅ After upgrading Python version |
| 52 | +- ✅ After pulling changes that include C++ modifications |
| 53 | +- ❌ After Python-only changes (no rebuild needed) |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### Key Files |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +``` |
| 58 | +mssql_python/pybind/ |
| 59 | +├── ddbc_bindings.cpp # Main bindings implementation |
| 60 | +├── ddbc_bindings.h # Header file |
| 61 | +├── logger_bridge.cpp # Python logging bridge |
| 62 | +├── logger_bridge.hpp # Logger header |
| 63 | +├── connection/ # Connection implementation |
| 64 | +│ ├── connection.cpp |
| 65 | +│ ├── connection.h |
| 66 | +│ ├── connection_pool.cpp |
| 67 | +│ └── connection_pool.h |
| 68 | +├── CMakeLists.txt # CMake build configuration |
| 69 | +├── build.sh # macOS/Linux build script |
| 70 | +└── build.bat # Windows build script |
| 71 | +``` |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +--- |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## STEP 1: Build the Extension |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +### 1.1 Run Build Script |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +**Important:** The commands below will automatically return to the repository root after building. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +#### macOS / Linux |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +```bash |
| 84 | +# Standard build |
| 85 | +cd mssql_python/pybind && ./build.sh && cd ../.. |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +# Build with code coverage instrumentation (Linux only) |
| 88 | +cd mssql_python/pybind && ./build.sh codecov && cd ../.. |
| 89 | +``` |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +#### Windows (in Developer Command Prompt) |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +```cmd |
| 94 | +cd mssql_python\pybind && build.bat && cd ..\.. |
| 95 | +``` |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +### 1.2 What the Build Does |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +1. **Cleans** existing `build/` directory |
| 100 | +2. **Detects** Python version and architecture |
| 101 | +3. **Configures** CMake with correct paths |
| 102 | +4. **Compiles** C++ code to platform-specific extension |
| 103 | +5. **Copies** the built extension to `mssql_python/` directory |
| 104 | +6. **Signs** the extension (macOS only - for SIP compliance) |
| 105 | +7. **Returns** to repository root directory |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +**Output files by platform:** |
| 108 | +| Platform | Output File | |
| 109 | +|----------|-------------| |
| 110 | +| macOS | `ddbc_bindings.cp{version}-universal2.so` | |
| 111 | +| Linux | `ddbc_bindings.cp{version}-{arch}.so` | |
| 112 | +| Windows | `ddbc_bindings.cp{version}-{arch}.pyd` | |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +--- |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +## STEP 2: Verify the Build |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +**These commands assume you're at the repository root** (which you should be after Step 1). |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +### 2.1 Check Output File Exists |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +```bash |
| 123 | +# macOS/Linux |
| 124 | +ls -la mssql_python/ddbc_bindings.*.so |
| 125 | + |
| 126 | +# Windows |
| 127 | +dir mssql_python\ddbc_bindings.*.pyd |
| 128 | +``` |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +### 2.2 Verify Import Works |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +```bash |
| 133 | +python -c "from mssql_python import connect; print('✅ Import successful')" |
| 134 | +``` |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | +--- |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +## STEP 3: Clean Build (If Needed) |
| 139 | + |
| 140 | +If you need a completely fresh build: |
| 141 | + |
| 142 | +```bash |
| 143 | +# From repository root |
| 144 | +rm -rf mssql_python/pybind/build/ |
| 145 | +rm -f mssql_python/ddbc_bindings.*.so |
| 146 | +rm -f mssql_python/ddbc_bindings.*.pyd |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +# Rebuild |
| 149 | +cd mssql_python/pybind |
| 150 | +./build.sh # or build.bat on Windows |
| 151 | +``` |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +--- |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +## Troubleshooting |
| 156 | + |
| 157 | +### ❌ "CMake configuration failed" |
| 158 | + |
| 159 | +**Cause:** CMake can't find Python or pybind11 paths |
| 160 | + |
| 161 | +**Fix:** |
| 162 | +```bash |
| 163 | +# Verify Python include directory exists |
| 164 | +python -c "import sysconfig; print(sysconfig.get_path('include'))" |
| 165 | +ls $(python -c "import sysconfig; print(sysconfig.get_path('include'))") |
| 166 | + |
| 167 | +# Verify pybind11 include directory exists |
| 168 | +python -c "import pybind11; print(pybind11.get_include())" |
| 169 | +ls $(python -c "import pybind11; print(pybind11.get_include())") |
| 170 | +``` |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +If pybind11 path doesn't exist, run: `pip install pybind11` |
| 173 | + |
| 174 | +### ❌ "pybind11 not found" during build |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +**Cause:** pybind11 not installed in active venv |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +**Fix:** |
| 179 | +```bash |
| 180 | +# Ensure venv is active |
| 181 | +source myvenv/bin/activate # adjust path if needed |
| 182 | + |
| 183 | +# Install pybind11 |
| 184 | +pip install pybind11 |
| 185 | + |
| 186 | +# Verify |
| 187 | +python -c "import pybind11; print(pybind11.get_include())" |
| 188 | +``` |
| 189 | + |
| 190 | +### ❌ "sql.h not found" (macOS) |
| 191 | + |
| 192 | +**Cause:** ODBC development headers not installed |
| 193 | + |
| 194 | +**Fix:** |
| 195 | +```bash |
| 196 | +# Install Microsoft ODBC Driver (provides headers) |
| 197 | +brew tap microsoft/mssql-release https://github.com/Microsoft/homebrew-mssql-release |
| 198 | +ACCEPT_EULA=Y brew install msodbcsql18 |
| 199 | + |
| 200 | +# Or specify custom path |
| 201 | +export ODBC_INCLUDE_DIR=/path/to/odbc/headers |
| 202 | +./build.sh |
| 203 | +``` |
| 204 | + |
| 205 | +### ❌ "undefined symbol" errors at runtime |
| 206 | + |
| 207 | +**Cause:** Built with different Python than you're running |
| 208 | + |
| 209 | +**Fix:** |
| 210 | +```bash |
| 211 | +# Check which Python was used to build (look at output filename) |
| 212 | +ls mssql_python/ddbc_bindings.*.so |
| 213 | +# e.g., ddbc_bindings.cp313-universal2.so means Python 3.13 |
| 214 | + |
| 215 | +# Check current Python |
| 216 | +python --version |
| 217 | + |
| 218 | +# If mismatch, rebuild with correct Python |
| 219 | +rm -rf mssql_python/pybind/build/ |
| 220 | +cd mssql_python/pybind |
| 221 | +./build.sh |
| 222 | +``` |
| 223 | + |
| 224 | +### ❌ "cmake is not recognized" (Windows) |
| 225 | + |
| 226 | +**Cause:** Not using Developer Command Prompt |
| 227 | + |
| 228 | +**Fix:** |
| 229 | +1. Close current terminal |
| 230 | +2. Open **Start Menu** → search "Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022" |
| 231 | +3. Navigate to project: `cd C:\path\to\mssql-python\mssql_python\pybind` |
| 232 | +4. Run: `build.bat` |
| 233 | + |
| 234 | +### ❌ "codesign failed" (macOS) |
| 235 | + |
| 236 | +**Cause:** macOS SIP (System Integrity Protection) issues |
| 237 | + |
| 238 | +**Fix:** The build script handles this automatically. If issues persist: |
| 239 | +```bash |
| 240 | +codesign -s - -f mssql_python/ddbc_bindings.*.so |
| 241 | +``` |
| 242 | + |
| 243 | +### ❌ Build succeeds but import fails |
| 244 | + |
| 245 | +**Cause:** Usually path issues or old cached files |
| 246 | + |
| 247 | +**Fix:** |
| 248 | +```bash |
| 249 | +# Clear Python cache |
| 250 | +find . -type d -name __pycache__ -exec rm -rf {} + 2>/dev/null |
| 251 | + |
| 252 | +# Clear any .pyc files |
| 253 | +find . -name "*.pyc" -delete |
| 254 | + |
| 255 | +# Reinstall in dev mode |
| 256 | +pip install -e . |
| 257 | + |
| 258 | +# Try import again |
| 259 | +python -c "from mssql_python import connect; print('✅ OK')" |
| 260 | +``` |
| 261 | + |
| 262 | +### ❌ "Permission denied" running build.sh |
| 263 | + |
| 264 | +**Fix:** |
| 265 | +```bash |
| 266 | +chmod +x mssql_python/pybind/build.sh |
| 267 | +./build.sh |
| 268 | +``` |
| 269 | + |
| 270 | +### ❌ Build takes too long / seems stuck |
| 271 | + |
| 272 | +**Cause:** Universal binary build on macOS compiles for both architectures |
| 273 | + |
| 274 | +**Info:** This is normal. macOS builds for both arm64 and x86_64. First build takes longer, subsequent builds use cache. |
| 275 | + |
| 276 | +**If truly stuck (>10 minutes):** |
| 277 | +```bash |
| 278 | +# Cancel with Ctrl+C, then clean and retry |
| 279 | +rm -rf build/ |
| 280 | +./build.sh |
| 281 | +``` |
| 282 | + |
| 283 | +--- |
| 284 | + |
| 285 | +## Quick Reference |
| 286 | + |
| 287 | +### One-Liner Build Commands |
| 288 | + |
| 289 | +```bash |
| 290 | +# macOS/Linux - Full rebuild from repo root |
| 291 | +cd mssql_python/pybind && rm -rf build && ./build.sh && cd ../.. && python -c "from mssql_python import connect; print('✅ Build successful')" |
| 292 | +``` |
| 293 | + |
| 294 | +### Build Output Naming Convention |
| 295 | + |
| 296 | +| Platform | Python | Architecture | Output File | |
| 297 | +|----------|--------|--------------|-------------| |
| 298 | +| macOS | 3.13 | Universal | `ddbc_bindings.cp313-universal2.so` | |
| 299 | +| Linux | 3.12 | x86_64 | `ddbc_bindings.cp312-x86_64.so` | |
| 300 | +| Linux | 3.11 | ARM64 | `ddbc_bindings.cp311-arm64.so` | |
| 301 | +| Windows | 3.13 | x64 | `ddbc_bindings.cp313-amd64.pyd` | |
| 302 | +| Windows | 3.12 | ARM64 | `ddbc_bindings.cp312-arm64.pyd` | |
| 303 | + |
| 304 | +--- |
| 305 | + |
| 306 | +## After Building |
| 307 | + |
| 308 | +Once the build succeeds: |
| 309 | + |
| 310 | +1. **Run tests** → Use `#run-tests` |
| 311 | +2. **Test manually** with a connection to SQL Server |
| 312 | +3. **Create a PR** with your C++ changes → Use `#create-pr` |
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