slimtoolkit / slim

Installation

Introduction

This documentation outlines the various methods for installing Slim across diverse platforms, including Linux (x86 and ARM), macOS (x86 and Apple Silicon), and Docker.

Importance

Successful installation is essential for setting up your development environment and enables you to leverage Slim’s full functionality. It allows you to build, test, and run applications using Slim’s features and libraries.

Installing Slim

Using the Makefile

The project includes a comprehensive Makefile which provides various targets for building, testing, and managing Slim. Here’s a breakdown of the available targets:

General Build & Test

  • build: Builds the Slim project.
  • test: Runs the Slim test suite.
  • clean: Cleans build artifacts.
  • fmt: Applies code formatting using gofmt.
  • inspect: Analyzes the project’s code using go vet.
  • tools: Installs necessary tools for development.
  • default: Builds the Slim project and runs tests.
  • help: Displays available Makefile targets.

Platform-Specific Builds

  • build_m1: Builds Slim specifically for Apple Silicon (M1) processors.
  • build_dev: Builds Slim in development mode.

Docker-Based Builds

  • build_m1_in_docker: Builds Slim for Apple Silicon within a Docker container.
  • build_in_docker: Builds Slim within a Docker container.

Example Usage

# Build Slim for Apple Silicon (M1)
          make build_m1
          
          # Run tests 
          make test
          
          # Clean build artifacts
          make clean
          
          # Get help on available targets
          make help

Docker Installation

Docker is a popular containerization platform for running applications in isolated environments.

Building Slim in a Docker Container

You can utilize Docker to build Slim, ensuring consistent behavior across different environments. This is especially beneficial for development on platforms where native compilation might be challenging.

# Build Slim in a Docker container
          make build_in_docker

Running Slim in a Docker Container

You can also run Slim within a Docker container to ensure consistent execution, regardless of the host machine’s environment. Refer to the Slim documentation for further details on using Slim in a Docker container.

Additional Resources

Refer to the Slim project README for additional information and contributing guidelines.

Top-Level Directory Explanations

build/ - This directory contains the build files for the Slim project. The package/ subdirectory within build/ contains various packages used during the build process.