title: How can I use a DLL file from Python?
body: <p>What is the easiest way to use a <code>DLL</code> file from within <code>Python</code>?</p>
  
  <p>Specifically, how can this be done <em>without</em> writing any additional wrapper <code>C++</code> code to expose the functionality to <code>Python</code>?</p>
  
  <p>Native <code>Python</code> functionality is strongly preferred over using a third-party library.</p>