ChatManual

ChatManual is a programming mannual with ChatGPT, it is more powerful than the man command, as cman could provide information about any programming language, and works well for the std lib and popular lib.

Install

go install github.com/yah01/cman@v1.0.0

Usage

First you need to set the env var OPENAI_API_KEY to your OpenAI API key, or run with

cman -api="{your API key}"

Lookup manual about mmap

$ cman mmap                                                                              
Sure, I'd be happy to help! 

The mmap function in programming is used to map a file or device into memory. This allows for direct access to the data in the file or device, without the need for reading or writing to it. 

The mmap function is commonly used in operating systems and low-level programming, as it allows for efficient memory management and access to data. It can also be used in high-level programming languages, such as Python, to work with large files or datasets. 

Overall, the mmap function is a powerful tool for working with files and devices in programming, and can greatly improve performance and efficiency.

Request short answer by flag -s:

$ cman -s mmap                                                                              
mmap stands for memory-mapped file. It is a technique used in computer programming that allows a file to be accessed as if it were part of the computer's memory. This means that data can be read from or written to the file using standard memory access operations, rather than having to use file I/O functions. mmap is commonly used in operating systems and databases to improve performance and reduce the amount of I/O operations needed to access data.

Request an answer with an exampl by flag -e:

$ cman -s -e mmap
mmap stands for memory-mapped file. It is a system call in Unix-like operating systems that allows a file to be mapped into memory, providing direct access to the file's contents as if it were an array in memory.

Here is an example of how to use mmap in Python to read the contents of a file:

```python
import mmap

# Open a file for reading
with open("file.txt", "r") as f:
    # Memory-map the file, size 0 means whole file
    mmapped_file = mmap.mmap(f.fileno(), 0, prot=mmap.PROT_READ)
    
    # Read the contents of the file
    contents = mmapped_file.read()
    
    # Close the memory-mapped file
    mmapped_file.close()
    
    # Print the contents of the file
    print(contents)
```

In this example, we open a file "file.txt" for reading and use mmap to memory-map the file. We then read the contents of the file using the memory-mapped file object and print it to the console. Finally, we close the memory-mapped file object.

You may have noticed that this answer is about python, not the expected C system call.

Provide the topic by flag "-t":

$ cman -se -t C mmap
Sure, I'd be happy to help!

In C, `mmap` is a system call that allows a program to map a file or device into memory. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as reading and writing large files, implementing shared memory between processes, or creating memory-mapped I/O devices.

Here's an example of how to use `mmap` to read the contents of a file into memory:

```c
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <sys/mman.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <unistd.h>

int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
    int fd;
    char *data;
    struct stat sb;

    if (argc < 2) {
        fprintf(stderr, "Usage: %s <file>\n", argv[0]);
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    fd = open(argv[1], O_RDONLY);
    if (fd == -1) {
        perror("open");
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    if (fstat(fd, &sb) == -1) {
        perror("fstat");
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    data = mmap(NULL, sb.st_size, PROT_READ, MAP_PRIVATE, fd, 0);
    if (data == MAP_FAILED) {
        perror("mmap");
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    printf("%s", data);

    if (munmap(data, sb.st_size) == -1) {
        perror("munmap");
        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

    close(fd);
    exit(EXIT_SUCCESS);
}
```

In this example, we first open the file specified by the command-line argument using the `open` system call. We then use `fstat` to get information about the file, such as its size. 

Next, we call `mmap` to map the file into memory. The `NULL` argument tells `mmap` to choose the address at which to map the file, `sb.st_size` specifies the size of the mapping, `PROT_READ` specifies that we only need read access to the mapping, `MAP_PRIVATE` specifies that changes to the mapping should not be visible to other processes, `fd` is the file descriptor returned by `open`, and `0` specifies the offset within the file to start the mapping.

We can then access the contents of the file as a character array pointed to by `data`.

Finally, we call `munmap` to unmap the file from memory and close the file descriptor using `close`.

I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Output with signature and details of its parameters by flag -d:

$ cman -s -d -t C mmap
Sure, I can explain mmap in C.

mmap() is a system call in C that is used to map a file or device into memory. It allows a process to access a file or device as if it were an array in memory, which can be very useful for certain types of applications.

The function signature for mmap() is:

```
void *mmap(void *addr, size_t length, int prot, int flags, int fd, off_t offset);
```

Here is a brief description of the parameters:

- `addr`: This is the starting address for the mapping. If it is NULL, the kernel will choose a suitable address.
- `length`: This is the length of the mapping in bytes.
- `prot`: This specifies the protection of the mapping. It can be a combination of `PROT_READ`, `PROT_WRITE`, and `PROT_EXEC`.
- `flags`: This specifies various flags that control the behavior of the mapping. It can be a combination of `MAP_SHARED`, `MAP_PRIVATE`, `MAP_FIXED`, and others.
- `fd`: This is the file descriptor of the file to be mapped. If `MAP_ANONYMOUS` is set in `flags`, this parameter is ignored.
- `offset`: This is the offset within the file to start the mapping.

Once the mapping is established, the process can access the file or device as if it were an array in memory. Any changes made to the memory will be reflected in the file or device, and vice versa.

Overall, mmap() is a powerful tool for working with files and devices in C, and can be used in a variety of applications.

If you expect an answer in other language:

cman -l=中文 mmap

For more details, see cman help

More examples

Compare

Let's find the differences between std::unordered_map and std::map, and request an exmaple:

$ cman -se std::unordered_map diff std::map
`std::map` and `std::unordered_map` are both container classes in C++ that store elements in key-value pairs. The main difference between the two is the way they store and access these pairs.

`std::map` stores its elements in a sorted order based on the keys, which allows for efficient searching and retrieval of elements. However, this sorting process can slow down insertion and deletion operations.

`std::unordered_map`, on the other hand, uses a hash table to store its elements, which allows for constant-time access to elements. However, this comes at the cost of not being able to maintain the order of the elements.

Here is an example of using `std::map` and `std::unordered_map`:

```
#include <iostream>
#include <map>
#include <unordered_map>

int main() {
    // Using std::map
    std::map<std::string, int> myMap;
    myMap["apple"] = 1;
    myMap["banana"] = 2;
    myMap["orange"] = 3;

    std::cout << "Map elements: ";
    for (auto const& pair : myMap) {
        std::cout << "{" << pair.first << ", " << pair.second << "} ";
    }
    std::cout << std::endl;

    // Using std::unordered_map
    std::unordered_map<std::string, int> myUnorderedMap;
    myUnorderedMap["apple"] = 1;
    myUnorderedMap["banana"] = 2;
    myUnorderedMap["orange"] = 3;

    std::cout << "Unordered map elements: ";
    for (auto const& pair : myUnorderedMap) {
        std::cout << "{" << pair.first << ", " << pair.second << "} ";
    }
    std::cout << std::endl;

    return 0;
}
```

In this example, we create a `std::map` and a `std::unordered_map` and insert three key-value pairs into each. We then iterate over the elements in each container and print them out. The output will show that the elements in the `std::map` are sorted based on the keys, while the elements in the `std::unordered_map` are not sorted.

Learn Database

Request an example that reads from MySQL with Golang:

$ cman -se -t golang mysql
MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system. It is widely used for storing and managing data in web applications, mobile apps, and other software systems. MySQL supports SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and manipulating data.

Here is an example of connecting to a MySQL database using the Go programming language:

```go
import (
    "database/sql"
    _ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
)

func main() {
    // Open a connection to the database
    db, err := sql.Open("mysql", "user:password@tcp(localhost:3306)/database_name")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err.Error())
    }
    defer db.Close()

    // Perform a query
    rows, err := db.Query("SELECT * FROM users")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err.Error())
    }
    defer rows.Close()

    // Iterate over the results
    for rows.Next() {
        var id int
        var name string
        var email string
        err := rows.Scan(&id, &name, &email)
        if err != nil {
            panic(err.Error())
        }
        fmt.Printf("ID: %d, Name: %s, Email: %s\n", id, name, email)
    }
}
```

Go is a programming language developed by Google. It is a statically typed language with a focus on simplicity, concurrency, and performance. Go is often used for building web servers, network tools, and other backend systems. It has a growing community and a rich set of libraries and tools.