spy
A C++20 library that replaces preprocessor macros with constexpr detection of compilers, architectures, SIMD extensions, and operating systems.
What is spy?
SPY is a C++20 library that acts as an information broker for the compilation environment. It detects and versions compilers, architectures, SIMD extensions, and operating systems at compile-time, replacing traditional preprocessor macros with a clean, constexpr interface. This solves the problem of messy, hard-to-maintain `#ifdef` spaghetti in cross-platform C++ code.
C++ developers building cross-platform applications, libraries, or performance-critical code that needs to adapt to different compilers, architectures, or SIMD capabilities. It's particularly useful for those targeting multiple operating systems or hardware platforms.
Developers choose SPY because it provides a modern, type-safe, and constexpr-compatible way to handle environment detection, eliminating error-prone preprocessor macros. Its hierarchical SIMD detection and comprehensive compiler/architecture support make it a robust, header-only solution with zero dependencies.
Overview
SPY - C++ Information Broker
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing cross-platform C++ code that adapts to different compilers
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