Add Documentation for Compiling/Installing from Source & Multithreading Option

[Nejcc]

Add Documentation for Compiling/Installing from Source, Multithreading, and Multi-Process Compilation

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well. I would like to request several enhancements to the Radar-Contact repository that would greatly improve its usability and performance:

1. Documentation for Compiling/Installing from Source

Currently, there is no clear guide available in the repository for building and installing the project from source. A detailed guide would assist new contributors and users in compiling and setting up the project efficiently.

What I’m suggesting:

• Detailed Build Instructions:

  • Steps to clone the repository.
  • Dependencies and how to install them.
  • Compilation instructions.
  • How to handle common build issues.

• Installation Guide:

  • How to install the compiled binaries or source code.
  • Configuration options and setup instructions.

• Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Common errors and their solutions.
  • Links to additional resources or support channels if available.

A comprehensive guide could be added to the README.md file or a dedicated INSTALL.md document within the repository.

2. Multithreading Option

To enhance performance, especially for computationally intensive tasks, it would be beneficial to incorporate a multithreading option. Adding support for multithreading can significantly improve the efficiency and speed of the application by leveraging multiple CPU cores.

What I’m suggesting:

• Multithreading Option:

  • Implement a way to enable or configure multithreading in the project.
  • Provide options to adjust the number of threads or cores used.

• Configuration Instructions:

  • Update the documentation with instructions on how to enable and configure multithreading.

• Performance Metrics:

  • Include performance benchmarks or considerations related to multithreading.

3. Multi-Process Compilation

To further enhance build speed, adding support for multi-process compilation would be beneficial. This can significantly reduce the time required to compile the project by utilizing multiple CPU cores for parallel processing.

What I’m suggesting:

• Multi-Process Compilation:

  • Implement a way to enable or configure multi-process compilation in the build system.
  • Provide options to adjust the number of processes used for compilation.

• Build Speed Improvement:

  • Include configuration examples and performance improvements in the documentation.

Screenshot: https://prnt.sc/8JMOCO04MsJB

4. References to External Sources

Including references to external sources that are relevant to the project would be helpful for users looking to understand the underlying technologies or integrate similar features.

What I’m suggesting:

• Include References:
  • Sources such as OpenAL or OpenGL if they are relevant to the project or can be utilized for additional functionality.
  • Provide links or references to these sources in the documentation.

Adding these features and documentation improvements will make the project more accessible to new users, contributors, and developers. It will also enhance the performance and usability of the application.

Thank you for considering these requests!

Best regards,
Nejcc

[Bogdanctx]

Hello Nejcc,

Thanks a lot for these suggestions. I'll consider all of them. There are many things to do regarding documentation and your suggestions are very helpful. 🙂

Best wishes.

[Nejcc]

I believe it is, but it is good if certain things are well built in the beginning, especially for people who have no experience with a certain language but find the project interesting. As a software architect myself, I always look to establish a good core system on which the programmers then build according to the wishes of the management.