Question 1

How do I install and set up FoBiS for a new Fortran project?

Accepted Answer

Install via pip with 'pip install FoBiS.py', then run 'fobis build' in your project directory for zero-configuration builds. For advanced settings, create a fobos file as per the documentation to define modes and dependencies.

Question 2

FoBiS vs CMake for Fortran: which one is better?

Accepted Answer

FoBiS is Fortran-specific with features like automatic dependency resolution and GitHub integration, making it ideal for modern Fortran workflows. CMake is more general-purpose and better for cross-language projects, but requires more manual configuration for Fortran.

Question 3

Can I use FoBiS with dependencies from sources other than GitHub?

Accepted Answer

No, FoBiS only supports GitHub for dependency fetching as stated in the README. For other sources like GitLab or local paths, you'd need to manually manage dependencies or use workarounds outside FoBiS.

Question 4

How to write doctests in Fortran with FoBiS?

Accepted Answer

Embed test cases in comment docstrings using a specific syntax (e.g., '!> doctest: ...'). FoBiS automatically detects these, generates test programs, and runs them when you use commands like 'fobis test', as explained in the advanced doctests guide.

Question 5

Is FoBiS compatible with Windows or macOS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's a Python package, FoBiS works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, but you must have Python and a Fortran compiler installed. Check the documentation for platform-specific setup tips.

Question 6

How can I integrate FoBiS into a CI/CD pipeline like GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Use the JSON output feature with '--json' flag on commands like 'fobis build' for machine-readable data in CI scripts. The scaffold feature also provides pre-configured GitHub Actions workflows to sync across projects.

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