C++ Setup

Fory C++ is consumed from the Apache Fory source tree. It requires a C++17 compiler and supports CMake 3.16 or later and Bazel 8 or later. Pin one Fory release or commit across every peer in an application.

Verify the Toolchain

c++ --version
cmake --version
# or: bazel --version

Choose a Capability

Capability	Build target	Continue with
Object Serialization	fory::serialization or //cpp/fory/serialization	C++ object serialization, then choose xlang or native
Row Format	C++ Row and encoder targets	C++ Row Format
Schema and generated models	fory-compiler	Fory IDL and Compiler
Fory gRPC	generated companions plus gRPC C++	C++ gRPC

The selected capability guide owns its exact CMake or Bazel setup and first runnable example.