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Discover how to seamlessly install `Eigen3` on Docker images used with `cibuildwheel` in GitHub Actions for your C++/Python projects.
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How to Install Eigen3 on Docker Images Created by cibuildwheel in GitHub Actions

In the world of software development, particularly when working on mixed-language projects that combine Python and C++, managing dependencies can be challenging. This is especially true when setting up Continuous Integration (CI) systems like GitHub Actions. One common hurdle developers face is how to install necessary libraries within Docker images used in CI workflows.

In this guide, we will focus on installing Eigen3 on a Docker image created by cibuildwheel in GitHub Actions, providing a clear solution to a problem that many developers encounter.

Background: The Project Structure

Before diving into the installation steps, let’s briefly discuss the context of your project setup:

Project Type: C++/Python package using pybind11.

Dependencies: This project relies on Eigen3 for matrix manipulation and other mathematical computations.

Directory Structure:

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You’ve successfully built and tested your package locally using commands like python -m build, but when transitioning to CI/CD processes with GitHub Actions, issues arise with installing Eigen3.

The Challenge: Installing Eigen3 with GitHub Actions

While using cibuildwheel in GitHub Actions, you may attempt to install Eigen3 with the command:

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However, this approach won’t work in a Docker environment set up for CI, as the required packages are not always available in the expected package manager.

Solution: Switch to yum

The essential tip to bypass this installation issue is to switch from apt-get to another package manager that is compatible with your Docker image. Specifically, you need to use yum, the package manager for RPM-based distributions.

Step-by-Step Installation

Here’s how to effectively install Eigen3 in your GitHub Action configuration:

Edit Your GitHub Actions Workflow: Open your workflow .yml file where you configure your CI/CD pipeline.

Define the Installation Commands:

Use the CIBW_BEFORE_ALL_LINUX and CIBW_BEFORE_BUILD_LINUX environment variables to include your installation command.

Example Configuration:

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By using yum install eigen3-devel, you ensure that:

The Eigen3 development files are correctly installed for your C++ compilation.

Your wheel-building process using cibuildwheel is successful.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to install Eigen3 within a Docker image created by cibuildwheel in GitHub Actions. This solution highlights the importance of using the correct package manager for your environment, simplifying what can often be a complicated setup process.

With your C++/Python project now seamlessly integrating Eigen3, you can focus on refining your application code and enhancing its capabilities. Happy coding!