Beyond Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version r12.3-216

Chapter 9. General Libraries

fast_float-8.0.2

Introduction to Fast_float

Fast_float provides a set of C++ header files for efficient string to float operations.

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Package Information

Fast_float Dependencies

Required

CMake-3.31.6

Optional

git-2.49.0 (for downloading some tests)

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An Internet connection is needed for some tests of this package. The system certificate store may need to be set up with make-ca-1.15 before testing this package.

Installation of Fast_float

Install fast_float by running the following commands: 

mkdir build &&
cd    build &&

cmake -D CMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr \
      -D CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release  \
      -G Ninja ..

To test the results, issue: cmake .. -D FASTFLOAT_TEST=ON && ninja test. Note that it'll download some test files from the Internet.

Now, as the root user: 

ninja install

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Libraries: None
Installed Directories: /usr/include/fast_float and /usr/share/cmake/FastFloat