poac ☆

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Description:
Package manager and build system for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 11@2 | Tracked Since: Dec 27, 2024

Links: Homepage | GitHub | Docs | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 1,410 | Forks: 90 | Language: C++ | Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ package-manager build-system developer-tools cargo-inspired

Install: brew install poac

About:
Poac is a modern package manager and build system specifically designed for C++ projects. It aims to simplify dependency management and project compilation by providing a unified, Rust-inspired toolchain. Its main value proposition is offering a seamless, integrated experience similar to Cargo for Rust, directly within the C++ ecosystem.

Key Features:

Integrated package management and build system
Cargo-inspired workflow and command-line interface
Lockfile for reproducible dependency resolution
Support for local and remote dependencies
Project scaffolding and template generation

Use Cases:

Managing dependencies for new or existing C++ applications
Building and distributing C++ libraries with declared dependencies
Simplifying the build process for C++ projects compared to CMake/make

Alternatives:

Conan – A more mature, dedicated C/C++ package manager, whereas Poac integrates build system functionality.
CMake with FetchContent/CPM – Traditional build system with modern dependency fetching; Poac offers a more opinionated, all-in-one tool.
vcpkg – Microsoft's C/C++ library manager focused on integration with existing build systems, while Poac provides its own build system.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 27, 2024 10:35pm	11	2	VERSION_BUMP	8826fc35
Nov 13, 2024 3:42pm	11	0	VERSION_BUMP	94c65c1a
Sep 14, 2024 7:21am		0	VERSION_BUMP	8497a26a