Question 1

How do I install and set up fips for a new C++ project?

Accepted Answer

Installation involves cloning the fips repository and following the external docs at floooh.github.io/fips/docs/getstarted/, which includes Python setup and initial project configuration, but this external dependency can be a barrier for quick starts.

Question 2

fips vs CMake: which is better for cross-platform C++ development?

Accepted Answer

fips abstracts over CMake and other build tools, offering a simpler interface for multi-platform builds, but CMake has a larger ecosystem and community, making it more suitable for projects needing extensive third-party integration or tooling.

Question 3

Can fips handle precompiled libraries like libcurl?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fips supports precompiled libraries through fipsified wrappers, as seen with libcurl in the README list, but this requires finding or creating a compatible wrapper, which may not be available for all libraries.

Question 4

How to add a custom dependency not listed in the fipsified projects?

Accepted Answer

You need to create a fipsified wrapper project yourself, which involves writing configuration files to integrate the dependency, adding complexity compared to more automated dependency managers.

Question 5

Is fips suitable for embedded systems with cross-compilation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fips supports cross-compilation and multi-platform builds, making it a good fit for embedded systems, but the limited ecosystem may require more manual work for niche hardware or libraries.

Question 6

What are the performance overheads of using fips?

Accepted Answer

fips adds a Python layer on top of native build tools, which can introduce minor overhead in build times, but the main trade-off is the abstraction complexity rather than significant performance hits.

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