How To Install gobject-introspection on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install gobject-introspection in AlmaLinux 8. gobject-introspection is Introspection system for GObject-based libraries

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install gobject-introspection on AlmaLinux 8.

What is gobject-introspection

GObject Introspection can scan C header and source files in order to generate introspection “typelib” files. It also provides an API to examine typelib files, useful for creating language bindings among other things.

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

Install gobject-introspection 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 gobject-introspection using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install gobject-introspection

Install gobject-introspection 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 gobject-introspection using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install gobject-introspection

How To Uninstall gobject-introspection on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the gobject-introspection package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove gobject-introspection

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Summary

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