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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED VHDL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
backplane gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1 among VHDL repositories and #15,139 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 16, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
backplane has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
backplane is an open-source project written in VHDL: Soma Backplane Hardware.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in VHDL. 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 VHDL 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/somaproject/backplane.git
cd backplane
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
VHDL environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
backplane coordinates its core functionality through a modular VHDL 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 backplane into VHDL 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 backplane using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/somaproject/backplane.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for backplane.
Import backplane into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `backplane --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with VHDL, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
somaproject/backplane is currently ranked #15,139 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does backplane do? +
Soma Backplane Hardware
What language is backplane written in? +
The primary language is VHDL. Topics include: software.
Is backplane actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 28, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does backplane have? +
backplane has 7 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does backplane rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7 stars, somaproject/backplane is ranked #15,139 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among VHDL projects.
What license is backplane distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.