Fossil Algorithms by Fossil Logic

Fossil Algorithm is a lightweight, portable library providing a collection of algorithmic solutions written in pure C with zero external dependencies. Designed for performance and clarity, Fossil Algorithm offers efficient implementations of common data processing techniques, utilities, and patterns suitable for embedded systems, high-performance computing, and cross-platform applications. Its minimal footprint and clean design make it easy to integrate into any project without sacrificing maintainability or speed.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform Support
  Consistent behavior on Windows, macOS, Linux, and embedded targets.

• Zero External Dependencies
  Written in clean, portable C for maximum transparency and easy integration.

• Wide Range of Algorithmic Solutions
  Includes efficient implementations for sorting, searching, hashing, and other core algorithms.

• Lightweight and Efficient
  Optimized for performance and minimal memory usage—ideal for constrained environments.

• Self-Contained & Auditable
  Readable, well-structured source code makes verification and debugging straightforward.

• Modular Design
  Select only the algorithm modules you need for a lean, customized build.

Prerequisites

To get started, ensure you have the following installed:

• Meson Build System: If you don’t have Meson 1.8.0 or newer installed, follow the installation instructions on the official Meson website.

Adding Dependency

Adding via Meson Git Wrap

To add a git-wrap, place a .wrap file in subprojects with the Git repo URL and revision, then use dependency('fossil-algorithm') in meson.build so Meson can fetch and build it automatically.

Integrate the Dependency:

Add the fossil-algorithm.wrap file in your subprojects directory and include the following content:

[wrap-git]
url = https://github.com/fossillogic/fossil-algorithem.git
revision = v0.1.0

[provide]
dependency_names = fossil-algorithm

Note: For the best experience, always use the latest releases. Visit the releases page for the latest versions.

Build Configuration Options

Customize your build with the following Meson options: • Enable Tests To run the built-in test suite, configure Meson with:

meson setup builddir -Dwith_test=enabled

Tests Double as Samples

The project is designed so that test cases serve two purposes:

• ✅ Unit Tests – validate the framework’s correctness.
• 📖 Usage Samples – demonstrate how to use these libraries through test cases.

This approach keeps the codebase compact and avoids redundant “hello world” style examples.
Instead, the same code that proves correctness also teaches usage.

This mirrors the Meson build system itself, which tests its own functionality by using Meson to test Meson.
In the same way, Fossil Logic validates itself by demonstrating real-world usage in its own tests via Fossil Test.

meson test -C builddir -v

Running the test suite gives you both verification and practical examples you can learn from.

Contributing and Support

For those interested in contributing, reporting issues, or seeking support, please open an issue on the project repository or visit the Fossil Logic Docs for more information. Your feedback and contributions are always welcome.