libmaa
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Description:
Low-level data structures including hash tables, sets, lists
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-library data-structures hash-tables developer-tools algorithms
Install: brew install libmaa
About:
Libmaa is a low-level C library providing robust implementations of fundamental data structures. It offers high-performance hash tables, sets, lists, and string manipulation utilities. Its primary value is providing a reliable foundation for building complex systems and applications requiring efficient data management.
Key Features:
  • High-performance hash tables and sets
  • Doubly-linked list implementations
  • String manipulation and memory management utilities
  • C-based library for maximum portability and performance
Use Cases:
  • Building high-performance lookup services and caches
  • Implementing complex data processing algorithms in C
  • Developing foundational libraries for larger software systems
Alternatives:
  • GLib – GLib is a more comprehensive library including GUI components, whereas Libmaa is strictly focused on core data structures.
  • Apache Commons Collections – A Java-based alternative, while Libmaa is specifically optimized for C environments.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 11:30am 0 VERSION_BUMP 393a6e20