Tutorial Manual
This developer manual provides a comprehensive tutorial for Feel++ version latest.
1. Tutorial Overview
This tutorial series covers the essential concepts and techniques for developing applications with Feel++. Each tutorial builds upon previous concepts while introducing new features and best practices.
1.1. Getting Started
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Output Directories - Understanding Feel++ file organization
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Environment Setup - Initialize the Feel++ environment and handle command line options
1.2. Core Concepts
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Mesh Loading - Load and manipulate computational meshes
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Mathematical Expressions - Work with symbolic and numerical expressions
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Function Evaluation - Evaluate functions at points and over domains
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Visualization - Export results for visualization
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Function Spaces - Create and work with finite element spaces
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Computing Integrals - Numerical integration over meshes
1.3. Advanced Topics
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Linear Algebra Backend - Configure and use linear solvers
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Solving PDEs - Complete guide to solving partial differential equations
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Creating Models - Develop complete simulation models
2. Tutorial Philosophy
These tutorials follow modern Feel++ practices:
Modern C++ Features: Leverage auto type deduction, range-based loops, and smart pointers Named Arguments: Use clear, self-documenting function calls Error Handling: Proper validation and error reporting Performance: Efficient memory usage and parallel computing Best Practices: Industry-standard coding patterns
3. Prerequisites
Before starting these tutorials, ensure you have:
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Basic C++ knowledge
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Understanding of finite element concepts
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Feel++ development environment set up
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Familiarity with CMake build system
4. Code Examples
All tutorials include complete, working code examples that demonstrate:
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Proper Feel++ initialization and cleanup
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Modern API usage patterns
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Error handling and validation
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Performance considerations
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Documentation and comments
5. Building and Running Examples
Each tutorial includes compilable examples. Build them using:
cd tutorial/examples
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make
Run examples with:
./tutorial_name
For parallel execution:
mpirun -np 4 ./tutorial_name
6. Configuration
Examples include configuration files (.cfg
) demonstrating:
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Parameter specification
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Solver configuration
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Output control
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Mesh parameters
7. Further Reading
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Reference Manual - Complete API documentation
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Debugging Guide - Debugging Feel++ applications
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Performance Analysis - Profiling and optimization
This tutorial series provides the foundation for effective Feel++ development, from basic concepts to advanced PDE solving techniques.