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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#935
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
scratch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #935 among C++ repositories and #16,171 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 12, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
scratch has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
scratch is an open-source project written in C++: Test repo so I can learn Git.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. 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 C++ 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/mtesta/scratch.git
cd scratch
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
scratch coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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 scratch into C++ 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install scratch using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mtesta/scratch.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for scratch.
Import scratch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `scratch --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
mtesta/scratch is currently ranked #16,171 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #16,171 | mtesta/scratch This Project | C++ | ★ 1 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does scratch do? +
Test repo so I can learn Git
What language is scratch written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is scratch actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 18, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does scratch have? +
scratch has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does scratch rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, mtesta/scratch is ranked #16,171 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #935 among C++ projects.
What license is scratch distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.