How To Install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install boost-test in AlmaLinux 8. boost-test is Run-time component of boost test library

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8.

What is boost-test

Run-time support for simple program testing, full unit testing, and for program execution monitoring.

We can use yum or dnf to install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install boost-test.

Install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install boost-test using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install boost-test

Install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install boost-test using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install boost-test

How To Uninstall boost-test on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the boost-test package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove boost-test

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install boost-test on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.