Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#791
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
boost gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #791 among Java repositories and #12,927 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 1, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
boost has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
boost is an open-source project written in Java: SSD Rocks!.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/kef/boost.git
cd boost⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
boost coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed boost into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install boost using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/kef/boost.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for boost.
Import boost into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `boost --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
kef/boost is currently ranked #12,927 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does boost do? +
SSD Rocks!
What language is boost written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is boost actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 1, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does boost have? +
boost has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does boost rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, kef/boost is ranked #12,927 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #791 among Java projects.
What license is boost distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
