blitz ☆
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Description:
Multi-dimensional array library for C++
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ library scientific-computing arrays mathematics
Install: brew install blitz
About:
Blitz++ is a high-performance C++ library for multi-dimensional array operations, focusing on array expression optimization and lazy evaluation. It provides dense arrays and vectors with a syntax similar to APL or Matlab, enabling efficient scientific computing without sacrificing ease of use. The library's template metaprogramming techniques optimize away abstraction penalties at compile time.
Key Features:
  • Expression templates for optimized operations
  • Multi-dimensional arrays with arbitrary dimensionality
  • STL-compatible interface and iterators
  • Compile-time optimization with minimal runtime overhead
Use Cases:
  • Scientific computing and numerical analysis
  • Image processing and computer vision applications
  • Physics simulations requiring multi-dimensional data structures
  • Machine learning algorithm development
Alternatives:
  • Eigen – More widely used, better maintained, includes linear algebra solvers
  • Armadillo – Higher-level interface, integrates with LAPACK/BLAS, easier syntax for linear algebra
License: Artistic-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 1:16pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a039e8f
Sep 11, 2024 3:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP ac49d992
Sep 22, 2023 5:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP 42fe3151
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