Developer Guide

This section provides resources for contributors and developers working on FLINT.

  • Code Structure

    Overview of the repository layout, module organization, and build system.

    Explore structure

  • Generating New Mechanisms

    How FLINT generates dedicated source files for new chemical mechanisms.

    Extend chemistry routines

  • Testing Infrastructure

    Regression tests, validation drivers, and numerical verification strategy.

    View testing framework

  • Contributing

    Guidelines for pull requests, coding standards, and repository workflow.

    Contribution guidelines

The Developer Guide is intended for contributors and advanced users who want to:

  • Understand FLINT’s internal architecture
  • Extend the present capabilities
  • Add new mechanisms or dedicated routines
  • Contribute improvements or fixes

FLINT is designed with modularity and reproducibility in mind. Its structure separates:

  • Source code library
  • Testing and verification drivers

For basic usage and API access, see the User Guide.