Welcome to the helloBrew repository! Here, I provide you with the helloBrew binary for MacOS, a simple illustration showcasing the creation of a HomeBrew tap and package. My primary aim is to provide you with a straightforward and insightful example, so that you can install YourPackage simply via bew install YourPackage.

This repository has been created to offer a hands-on experience in the world of HomeBrew, the popular package manager for MacOS. We shall do so via a simple C++ based package helloBrew that simply prints a message on Terminal upon its execution.

First let us see how installation of the helloBrew package works via Homebrew. Open your computer's special talking place, also known as the terminal and execute the following command to tap into our repository and to install it:

brew tap mohd-afeef-badri/hellobrew
brew install hellobrew

By tapping into the repository, you establish a direct link to our collection of packaged software. This command triggers the installation process, during which the necessary files and dependencies are fetched and configured to set up the helloBrew package on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the helloBrew package on your MacOS system using HomeBrew.

Are you ready to delve into the world of creating a Homebrew package from scratch? Buckle up as we embark on a comprehensive journey through the process of crafting the helloBrew package for MacOS. Note we need a high level of C++ programing ( you should know how to write a Hello World program :) ).

Our voyage commences with the creation of a straightforward C++ program, task is to print "Hello Brew Tap for MacOS!". Code this humble gem and save it as main.cpp:

#include <iostream>

int main() {
    std::cout << "Hello Tap!" << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

Once our C++ masterpiece is coded, it's time to do compiler's magic. Execute the following command, wielding g++ as your mighty wand:

g++ -o helloBrew main.cpp

The compiler will produce the executable helloBrew binary, a testament to your coding proness.

Behold the heart of our Homebrew package: the helloBrew formula. In a folder named Formula (if not already present) within the repository root, create the helloBrew.rb formula file, which shall guide Homebrew during installation. Here is how it reads:

class helloBrew < Formula
  desc "Simple program that prints 'Hello Tap!'"
  homepage "https://github.com/mohd-afeef-badri/homebrew-helloBrew"
  url "https://github.com/mohd-afeef-badri/homebrew-helloBrew/releases/download/v1.0.0/helloBrew"
  sha256 "SHA-256 checksum of the binary"

  def install
    bin.install "helloBrew"
  end

  test do
    system "#{bin}/helloBrew"
  end
end

Transcribe the URL of the binary into the "url" field and summon the SHA-256 checksum of the binary for security's sake.

Create a new GitHub repository named "homebrew-hellobrew" under your GitHub account "mohd-afeef-badri"(for me). Initialize it with a README.

Upload the compiled helloBrew binary, and the formula helloBrew.rb to the "homebrew-hellobrew" repository. (Note I have uploaded other files here, you can just do with ruby formula file and the binary, main.cpp is not needed)

In the above example I have created a tag v1.0.0 for my git repository, and then I used GitHub to create a relase for this tag. Hence I was able to generate tar.gz for the helloBrewpackage that is stored in https://github.com/mohd-afeef-badri/homebrew-hellobrew/helloBrewreleases/download/v1.0.0/hellobrew.

With the completion of these intricate steps, you've conjured the helloBrew Homebrew package from mere ideas and code. A symphony of binaries, formulas, and repositories now dances at your command. Remember, each line of code, each push, is a testament to your mastery over creation in the digital realm.

May the helloBrew package continue to inspire your curiosity and fuel your quest for knowledge in the realms of Homebrew, software packaging, and beyond. As you adapt this journey to your unique endeavors, always keep in mind the boundless potential these skills bestow upon you. Happy crafting, coding, and exploring!