cotila ☆

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Description:
Compile-time linear algebra system for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ linear-algebra constexpr header-only compile-time mathematics

Install: brew install cotila

About:
Cotila is a header-only C++ library that leverages C++17 constexpr capabilities to perform linear algebra operations at compile time. It provides compile-time matrix and vector types, enabling developers to pre-calculate complex numerical computations during the build process. This results in highly optimized binaries with zero runtime overhead for mathematical operations.

Key Features:

Header-only library requiring no build or installation
Full constexpr support for compile-time matrix and vector operations
C++17 compliant with no external dependencies
Focus on performance and embedded systems constraints

Use Cases:

Embedded systems development where runtime resources are limited
High-performance computing requiring pre-computed mathematical constants
Game development for optimizing physics calculations at compile time

Alternatives:

Eigen – Eigen is a mature, feature-rich library but operates primarily at runtime with heavy template metaprogramming overhead
Armadillo – Armadillo provides a MATLAB-like syntax but requires linking against external BLAS/LAPACK libraries and runs at runtime

License: Apache-2.0

Bottles available for: all

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