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Use this command to install GnuWin32: Gperf:
winget install --id=GnuWin32.Gperf -e

GNU gperf is a perfect hash function generator.

GnuWin32: Gperf is a perfect hash function generator designed to create collision-free hash tables from a set of keys. This tool is particularly useful for generating efficient lookup structures in C or C++ code, ensuring minimal overhead during runtime.

Key Features:

  • Generates perfect hash functions that eliminate collisions.
  • Produces optimized hash tables for fast string lookups.
  • Supports multiple output formats, including switch statements and nested ifs.
  • Highly customizable with options to tailor the generated code to specific needs.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers working on applications requiring efficient string-to-value mappings, such as compilers, interpreters, or any software relying on fast hash-based operations. By using Gperf, developers can reduce runtime overhead and improve performance while maintaining code clarity.

Gperf can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless integration into your development environment.

Versions
3.0.1