abseil ☆
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Description:
C++ Common Libraries
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20250814.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ library development core google
Install: brew install abseil
About:
Abseil is an open-source collection of C++ library code designed to augment the C++ standard library. It provides foundational components such as optimized string handling, smart pointers, and concurrency utilities. The library is engineered for performance and reliability, and is used extensively by Google.
Key Features:
  • High-performance string types (StrCat, StrFormat)
  • Enhanced memory management and smart pointers
  • Efficient time and duration abstractions
  • Robust container and utility libraries
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing high-performance C++ applications
  • Building reliable systems code requiring robust utilities
  • Standardizing C++ codebases with Google-style conventions
Alternatives:
  • Boost – Boost is a larger, more comprehensive collection of libraries, whereas Abseil focuses on foundational, production-hardened components.
  • Folly – Folly is Facebook's library, similar in performance goals but often more experimental than Abseil's stable, LTS-focused releases.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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