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Summary

This PR configures cargo-c for crates/fff-c and integrates it into Makefile.

After this PR, downstream C/C++ projects, build systems (CMake, Meson, Make), and package managers can automatically discover and link fff-c via pkg-config:

cc my_app.c $(pkg-config --cflags --libs fff_c) -o my_app

Key Changes

  1. crates/fff-c/Cargo.toml:

    • Add staticlib to crate-type alongside cdylib to produce both static and dynamic libraries.
    • Configure [package.metadata.capi.header] (name = "fff", subdirectory = false) to maintain the canonical #include <fff.h> path under ${includedir}.
    • Add capi = [] feature for cargo-c workspace target detection.
  2. Makefile:

    • install: Delegates to cargo cinstall with --prefix, --bindir, --libdir, and --includedir, installing shared/static libraries, fff.h, and fff_c.pc.
    • Includes a check with a friendly hint (cargo install cargo-c) if cargo-c is not installed.
    • uninstall: Cleanly removes all installed libraries, headers, and fff_c.pc across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  3. README.md:

    • Added cargo install cargo-c installation guide.
    • Documented pkg-config --cflags --libs fff_c usage for building against the installed C library.

Verification

Tested end-to-end in a minimal clean Linux Docker container (debian:bookworm-slim):

  • make install PREFIX=/usr/local successfully installed header fff.h, dynamic & static libraries, and fff_c.pc.
  • Verified pkg-config:
    • pkg-config --modversion fff_c -> 0.10.6
    • pkg-config --cflags fff_c -> -I/usr/local/include
    • pkg-config --libs fff_c -> -L/usr/local/lib -lfff_c
  • Successfully compiled and ran a demo C program using cc demo.c $(pkg-config --cflags --libs fff_c) -o demo.
  • make uninstall PREFIX=/usr/local removed all installed files cleanly (verified no leftovers and pkg-config no longer finds fff_c).
  • cargo fmt --check -p fff-c passed.

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  • New Features

    • The C library now supports both static and shared library builds.
    • Builds produce the C header and pkg-config metadata.
    • Applications can link the library using pkg-config or direct linker flags.
    • Installation and removal paths honor configured prefixes and destination directories.
    • The library can be built and installed directly using the C packaging tool.
  • Documentation

    • Added setup instructions for the required C installation tool.
    • Updated guidance on installation outputs and linking for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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📝 Walkthrough

Walkthrough

The C crate now builds static and dynamic libraries. The Makefile uses cargo cbuild and cargo cinstall with configurable paths. The README documents build outputs, installation, uninstall behavior, and linking.

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C library packaging and installation

Layer / File(s) Summary
Crate packaging outputs
crates/fff-c/Cargo.toml, Makefile, README.md
The crate now produces cdylib and staticlib outputs. C header metadata and the capi feature were added. The Makefile uses cargo cbuild. The README documents the outputs and build commands.
Installation flow and documentation
Makefile, README.md
The Makefile adds configurable binary and pkg-config paths, delegates installation to cargo cinstall, and updates uninstall cleanup. The README documents installation destinations, fff_c.pc, and linking methods.

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🟡 Minor · Document the static library in the build output. · README.md:676

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Document the static library in the build output.

crate-type now also emits libfff_c.a. This line says the build produces only a cdylib. State both artifacts.

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RetriggerConfidence Score: 4/5

The PR appears safe to merge after optional cleanup of two non-blocking packaging and documentation inconsistencies.

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  1. P2 PKGCONFIGDIR Override Is Ignored ▶
  2. P2 Windows DLL Path Is Wrong ▶
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%%{init: {'theme': 'neutral'}}%%
flowchart LR
    A[make install] --> B[cargo cinstall]
    B --> C["BINDIR: fff_c.dll on Windows"]
    B --> D["LIBDIR: shared/static libraries"]
    B --> E["INCLUDEDIR: fff.h"]
    B --> F["LIBDIR/pkgconfig: fff_c.pc"]
    F -. override currently not forwarded .-> G[PKGCONFIGDIR]
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Configure cargo-c for fff-c to generate and install fff_c.pc, fff.h, dynamic library, and static library together. Consumers can now discover and link the C library via pkg-config.
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dmtrKovalenko merged commit 16dab57 into dmtrKovalenko:main Sep 21, 2026
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