### Install Protocol Buffer Library and Headers

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Installs the 'yaff_proto' library and its associated header files. The library is installed to the library directory, and headers are installed to the include directory under 'yaff/proto'.

```cmake
install(TARGETS yaff_proto
    EXPORT YaFFTargets
    ARCHIVE DESTINATION ${CMAKE_INSTALL_LIBDIR}
)

install(FILES
    "${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/options.proto"
    "${YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_DIR}/yaff/proto/options.pb.h"
    DESTINATION ${CMAKE_INSTALL_INCLUDEDIR}/yaff/proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Install Generated Version Header

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Installs the generated version header file to the installation directory. This makes the version information accessible.

```cmake
install(FILES
    "${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated/yaff/version.h"
    DESTINATION ${CMAKE_INSTALL_INCLUDEDIR}/yaff
)
```

--------------------------------

### Start and Finish Fixed Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Use these methods to build a fixed-layout message. You start by calling `StartFixedMessage` with the message's MetaType and finish by calling `FinishFixedMessage` to get the message's offset.

```cpp
void StartFixedMessage<M>()
Offset FinishFixedMessage()
```

--------------------------------

### Install Protoc Plugin Executable

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/protoc-plugin/CMakeLists.txt

Installs the yaff_protoc_plugin executable to the runtime directory and exports targets.

```cmake
install(TARGETS yaff_protoc_plugin
    EXPORT YaFFTargets
    RUNTIME DESTINATION ${CMAKE_INSTALL_BINDIR}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Setup Directories for YAFF Benchmarks

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Creates and configures directories for generated files during the YAFF benchmark build process.

```cmake
set(YAFF_BENCH_ACCESS_GENERATED_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_BENCH_ACCESS_GENERATED_DIR})
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_BENCH_ACCESS_GENERATED_DIR}/protoyaff)
```

--------------------------------

### Install Dependencies with Conan

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Install all declared dependencies using `conan install`. This command generates a `CMakeUserPresets.json` file that automatically configures your toolchain and dependency paths for CMake.

```bash
conan install . -s build_type=Release
```

--------------------------------

### Install Dependencies with Conan

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/benchmarks/overview.md

Install YaFF benchmarks and their dependencies, including google/benchmark and FlatBuffers, using Conan. This command ensures a Release build and enables benchmark building.

```bash
conan install . --build=missing -s build_type=Release -o build_benchmarks=True
cmake --preset conan-release -DYAFF_BUILD_BENCHMARKS=ON
cmake --build --preset conan-release
```

--------------------------------

### Install Yaff Header Files

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Installs all header files from the project's source directory to the installation's include directory. This ensures headers are available after installation.

```cmake
install(DIRECTORY ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/
    DESTINATION ${CMAKE_INSTALL_INCLUDEDIR}
    FILES_MATCHING PATTERN "*.h"
)
```

--------------------------------

### Setup Test Generated Directory

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Ensures the directory for generated test files exists.

```cmake
set(YAFF_TEST_GENERATED_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_TEST_GENERATED_DIR})
```

--------------------------------

### CMakeLists.txt for YAFF Trading Example

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/trading/CMakeLists.txt

Configures the build for the yaff_example_trading executable. It generates C++ code from proto and YAFF definitions, sets include directories, and links YAFF libraries.

```cmake
set(_generated_dir ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${_generated_dir})

add_executable(yaff_example_trading
    main.cpp
    proto/order.proto
)

protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_trading
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)

yaff_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_trading
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)

target_include_directories(yaff_example_trading PRIVATE ${_generated_dir})

target_link_libraries(yaff_example_trading
    PRIVATE
        yaff::core
        yaff::proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Include Directories for Protocol Buffer Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Adds necessary include directories to the 'yaff_proto' target for both build and installation contexts. This includes directories for build-time imports and generated files, as well as the installation path.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_proto
    PUBLIC
        $<BUILD_INTERFACE:${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}>
        $<BUILD_INTERFACE:${YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_DIR}>
        $<INSTALL_INTERFACE:include>
)
```

--------------------------------

### Build and Install YaFF via CMake

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Clone the YaFF repository, build it using CMake, and install it to a specified prefix. This makes headers, libraries, and binaries available for your project.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/yandex/yaff.git
cd yaff

cmake -S . -B build          # Release build type is used by default
cmake --build build
cmake --install build --prefix /usr/local
```

--------------------------------

### Install Yaff Core Target

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Installs the yaff_core target and exports it for use by other projects. This makes the library available for linking.

```cmake
install(TARGETS yaff_core
    EXPORT YaFFTargets
)
```

--------------------------------

### Start and Finish Flat Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Use these methods to build a flat-layout message. The `implicit` flag controls whether fields with default values are omitted, and `sized` enables writing field-size metadata for dynamic alternatives.

```cpp
void StartFlatMessage<M>(bool implicit = false, bool sized = false)
Offset FinishFlatMessage()
```

--------------------------------

### Start and Finish Sparse Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Use these methods to build a sparse-layout message. Similar to flat messages, the `implicit` flag determines if default fields are omitted.

```cpp
void StartSparseMessage(bool implicit = false)
Offset FinishSparseMessage()
```

--------------------------------

### Consumer CMakeLists.txt for YaFF

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Configure your project's `CMakeLists.txt` to find the YaFF package and link against its core and proto libraries. This setup ensures that YaFF's generated code and headers are correctly handled.

```cmake
cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.20)
project(my_app LANGUAGES CXX)

set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
set(CMAKE_CXX_EXTENSIONS OFF)

find_package(YaFF CONFIG REQUIRED)

# After find_package:
# - yaff_generate() is available (injected via cmake_build_modules)
# - yaff::protoc_plugin is defined as an imported executable
# - YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR points to the installed include directory,
#   so "import yaff/proto/options.proto" works in your .proto files
#   without any extra -I flags.

# ... define your targets, call protobuf_generate() and yaff_generate() ...

target_link_libraries(my_app
    PRIVATE
        yaff::core
        yaff::proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Basic YaFF Schema Definition

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/schema/overview.md

A standard Protobuf schema file demonstrating YaFF's supported features and the `layout` option. This serves as a foundational example for defining messages, enums, and fields.

```proto
syntax = "proto3";

package example;

import "yaff/proto/options.proto";

enum Status {
    STATUS_UNKNOWN = 0;
    STATUS_ACTIVE = 1;
    STATUS_BANNED = 2;
}

message GeoPoint {
    option (yaff.proto.message) = {layout: LAYOUT_FIXED};

    float lat = 1;
    float lon = 2;
}

message Profile {
    message Preferences {
        optional string locale = 1;
        optional bool subscribed = 2;

        // 'theme' (field 3) was removed.
        reserved 3; reserved "theme";
    }

    uint64 id = 1;
    optional string name = 2;
    optional Status status = 3;
    optional bool verified = 4;
    optional double rating = 5;
    optional bytes avatar = 6;

    repeated string tags = 7;
    repeated GeoPoint locations = 8;
    map<string, string> attributes = 9;

    optional Preferences preferences = 10;

    oneof contact {
        string email = 11;
        string phone = 12;
    }

    optional int32 score = 13 [deprecated = true];
}
```

--------------------------------

### Configure CMake Build with Custom Prefix

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

When building your project, specify the installation prefix of YaFF using CMAKE_PREFIX_PATH so that CMake can locate the YaFFConfig.cmake file.

```bash
cmake -S . -B build -DCMAKE_PREFIX_PATH=/usr/local
cmake --build build
```

--------------------------------

### Integrate YaFF into a CMake Project

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Configure your CMake project to find the installed YaFF package and link against its core and proto libraries. Ensure CMAKE_PREFIX_PATH is set if YaFF is installed to a non-standard location.

```cmake
cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.20)
project(my_app LANGUAGES CXX)

set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
set(CMAKE_CXX_EXTENSIONS OFF)

find_package(YaFF CONFIG REQUIRED)

# yaff_generate(), YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR, and all yaff::* targets are now available.

# ... define your targets, call protobuf_generate() and yaff_generate() ...

target_link_libraries(my_app
    PRIVATE
        yaff::core
        yaff::proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### CMake Setup for YaFF Code Generation

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/quick_start.md

Integrate YaFF code generation into your CMake build. Ensure Protobuf and YaFF are found, add proto files to your executable target, and call the generation functions. Link against YaFF libraries.

```cmake
find_package(Protobuf CONFIG REQUIRED)
find_package(YaFF CONFIG REQUIRED)

add_executable(my_app main.cpp proto/feed.proto)

protobuf_generate(
    TARGET my_app
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}
)

yaff_generate(
    TARGET my_app
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    OUT_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}
)

target_include_directories(my_app PRIVATE ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR})
target_link_libraries(my_app PRIVATE yaff::core yaff::proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Get Forced Dynamic Alternative

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Returns the currently configured representation for dynamic messages.

```cpp
MessageLayout GetForcedDynamicAlternative() const
```

--------------------------------

### Set Export Name for Protocol Buffer Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Configures the export name for the 'yaff_proto' library, which is used when the library is installed and exported.

```cmake
set_target_properties(yaff_proto PROPERTIES EXPORT_NAME proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Generated Serializer Function Signature

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Example signature of a compiler-generated Serialize function for a message. It takes a Serializer reference and fields directly, with optional fields defaulting to unset.

```cpp
::yaff::InternalOffset<Author> SerializeAuthor(
    ::yaff::Serializer& ys,
    uint64_t a_id = 0,
    ::yaff::InternalOffset<::yaff::String> a_name = 0,
    std::optional<bool> a_verified = std::nullopt);
```

--------------------------------

### Add Executable and Proto Files

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Defines the main executable and includes the proto file for compilation.

```cmake
add_executable(yaff_example_doc_views
    main.cpp
    proto/document.proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Protocol Buffer Generation

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Sets up variables for the proto options file and the directory where generated files will be placed. Ensures the generated directory exists.

```cmake
set(YAFF_PROTO_OPTIONS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/options.proto)
set(YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_DIR})
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Generated Directory

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Sets up a directory for generated files and ensures it exists.

```cmake
set(_generated_dir ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${_generated_dir})
```

--------------------------------

### Configure and Build with CMake Presets

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Use CMake presets to configure and build your project. The `conan-release` preset, generated by Conan, automatically applies the correct toolchain and build settings.

```bash
cmake --preset conan-release
cmake --build --preset conan-release
```

--------------------------------

### Instantiate Space Benchmark

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Calls the macro to add a specific space benchmark executable using the provided source file.

```cmake
yaff_add_space_benchmark(flat.cpp)
```

--------------------------------

### Include Directories for Protobuf Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Configures public include directories for the protobuf library used in YAFF access benchmarks.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_bench_access_protoyaff PUBLIC ${YAFF_BENCH_ACCESS_GENERATED_DIR})
```

--------------------------------

### Repeated Numeric Field Accessors

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Generated accessors for repeated numeric fields. Provides methods to get the size, access elements by index, and obtain a read-only view of the elements.

```proto
repeated int32 foo = 1;
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Include Directories

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Adds the generated directory to the include path for the proto library.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_test_protoyaff PUBLIC ${YAFF_TEST_GENERATED_DIR})
```

--------------------------------

### Create and Alias Static Library for Protocol Buffers

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Defines a static library 'yaff_proto' using the generated C++ files and creates an ALIAS target 'yaff::proto' for easier referencing.

```cmake
add_library(yaff_proto STATIC ${YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_FILES})
add_library(yaff::proto ALIAS yaff_proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Find and Include Dependencies

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Locates and includes necessary build system components like GTest and custom Yaff modules.

```cmake
find_package(GTest CONFIG REQUIRED)

include(${PROJECT_SOURCE_DIR}/cmake/YaFFGenerate.cmake)
```

--------------------------------

### Define Protocol Buffer Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Creates a static library for protocol buffer definitions.

```cmake
add_library(yaff_test_protoyaff STATIC
    protoyaff/proto_api.proto
    protoyaff/proto2.proto
    protoyaff/proto3.proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Zero-Copy Read YaFF Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Reads a serialized YaFF message into a read-only view without parsing or copying. This is the primary method for accessing YaFF data efficiently. The `data` pointer should point to the start of the serialized representation.

```cpp
const Foo& view = yaff::ReadMessage<Foo>(data);
```

--------------------------------

### Set Compile Options for Protoc Plugin

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/protoc-plugin/CMakeLists.txt

Configures compiler warnings based on the operating system (MSVC or others).

```cmake
if(MSVC)
    target_compile_options(yaff_protoc_plugin PRIVATE /W4)
else()
    target_compile_options(yaff_protoc_plugin PRIVATE -Wall -Wextra -Wpedantic)
endif()
```

--------------------------------

### YAFF Feed API CMake Build Configuration

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/feed_api/CMakeLists.txt

Configures the build for the yaff_example_feed_api executable, including generating Protocol Buffers and YAFF code, setting include directories, and linking necessary libraries.

```cmake
set(_generated_dir ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${_generated_dir})

add_executable(yaff_example_feed_api
    main.cpp
    proto/feed.proto
)

protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_feed_api
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)

yaff_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_feed_api
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)

target_include_directories(yaff_example_feed_api PRIVATE ${_generated_dir})

target_link_libraries(yaff_example_feed_api
    PRIVATE
        yaff::core
        yaff::proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Configure YaFF Schema Slice Layouts

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/schema/overview.md

Apply advanced configuration options like `layout` or `reserved_fields` with an optional `slice_name` parameter to fine-tune layout strategies for specific slices. Options are resolved slice-first, with tagged options winning over untagged fallbacks.

```proto
message BannerProfile {
    // This configuration only applies to the "banner_heavy" slice
    option (yaff.proto.message) = { slice_name: "banner_heavy", layout: LAYOUT_FLAT};
}
```

--------------------------------

### Configure and Build with CMake Directly

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/benchmarks/overview.md

Configure and build YaFF benchmarks using CMake directly when benchmark and FlatBuffers dependencies are provided manually. This command enables benchmark building for a Release configuration.

```bash
cmake -B build -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DYAFF_BUILD_BENCHMARKS=ON
cmake --build build
```

--------------------------------

### YaFF Message Visitor Implementation

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Implement the AbstractVisitor interface to define callbacks for message traversal. Use Visitor::VisitMessage to drive the traversal.

```cpp
class MyVisitor : public ::yaff::reflect::AbstractVisitor {
    void OnMessageStart() override;  void OnMessageEnd() override;
    void OnArrayStart() override;    void OnArrayEnd() override;
    void OnField(const char* name) override;
    void OnElement(size_t i) override;
    void OnString(std::string_view v) override;
    void OnInt32(int32_t v) override;
    // ... OnBool / OnUint32 / OnInt64 / OnUint64 / OnFloat / OnDouble / OnEnum
};

MyVisitor sink;
// messagePtr points to the message inside a YaFF representation
::yaff::reflect::Visitor(&sink).VisitMessage(messagePtr, Foo::Descriptor());
```

--------------------------------

### Protobuf Package to C++ Namespace Mapping

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Demonstrates how a Protobuf package declaration maps to a nested C++ namespace in the generated code. The root namespace 'protoyaff' can be customized.

```proto
package foo.bar;
```

```cpp
namespace protoyaff::foo::bar { ... }
```

--------------------------------

### Direct Serialization with YaFF Serializer

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Demonstrates the lower-level YaFF API for direct message serialization without an intermediate Protobuf message. This path offers maximum performance but requires careful handling of nested objects and offsets.

```cpp
yaff::Serializer ys;
const auto name = ys.SerializeString("Alice");
const auto author = SerializeAuthor(ys, /* id */ 42, name, /* verified */ true);
ys.Finish(author);
const auto buffer = ys.Release();  // buffer.Data() / buffer.Size()
```

--------------------------------

### Serialize and Read YaFF Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/README.md

Demonstrates how to serialize a Protobuf message into a zero-copy YaFF representation and then read fields from it with zero parsing overhead. This is the core usage pattern for YaFF.

```cpp
// Turn a Protobuf message into a zero-copy YaFF representation...
const auto buffer = yaff::Serialize<protoyaff::feed::FeedResponse>(proto);

// ...then access fields instantly with zero parsing overhead
const auto& response = yaff::ReadMessage<protoyaff::feed::FeedResponse>(buffer.Data());
std::string_view authorName = response.items(0).author().name();
```

--------------------------------

### Generate Protocol Buffer Code

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Uses protobuf_generate to create C++ source files from .proto definitions.

```cmake
protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_test_protoyaff
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
        ${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${YAFF_TEST_GENERATED_DIR}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Build YaFF into Local Conan Cache

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Clone the YaFF repository and create it locally within your Conan cache. This makes it available for other projects on the same machine.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/yandex/yaff.git
cd yaff
conan create . --build=missing -s build_type=Release
```

--------------------------------

### Find Benchmark Package

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/CMakeLists.txt

Locates the benchmark package configuration. This is required for benchmarking functionalities within the project.

```cmake
find_package(benchmark CONFIG REQUIRED)
```

--------------------------------

### Add Yaff Proto Subdirectory

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Includes the yaff/proto subdirectory, which likely contains its own CMakeLists.txt for building protobuf-related code.

```cmake
add_subdirectory(yaff/proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Define Executable for Protoc Plugin

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/protoc-plugin/CMakeLists.txt

Defines the main executable for the protoc plugin and creates an alias for it.

```cmake
add_executable(yaff_protoc_plugin
    main.cpp
    protoc_plugin.cpp
)
add_executable(yaff::protoc_plugin ALIAS yaff_protoc_plugin)
```

--------------------------------

### Write YaFF Buffer to Binary File

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/quick_start.md

Write the generated YaFF buffer to a binary file. This demonstrates how to persist the serialized data.

```cpp
std::ofstream{"out.bin", std::ios::binary}.write(
    reinterpret_cast<const char*>(buffer.Data()), buffer.Size());
```

--------------------------------

### Link Libraries

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Links the necessary YAFF core and proto libraries to the target executable.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_example_doc_views
    PRIVATE
        yaff::core
        yaff::proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Link Libraries for Protobuf Target

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Links necessary libraries for the protobuf-generated code.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_bench_space_protoyaff PUBLIC yaff::core yaff::proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Link Libraries for Proto Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

Links the proto library against core Yaff libraries.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_test_protoyaff PUBLIC yaff::core yaff::proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Add Protobuf Library for YAFF Access

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Defines a static library for protobuf definitions used in YAFF access benchmarks.

```cmake
add_library(yaff_bench_access_protoyaff STATIC
    protoyaff/flat.proto
    protoyaff/hierarchical.proto
)
```

--------------------------------

### Add Flat Access Benchmark

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Calls the yaff_add_access_benchmark function to create an executable for the flat.cpp benchmark.

```cmake
yaff_add_access_benchmark(flat.cpp)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate C++ Protocol Buffer Files

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Uses the protobuf_generate CMake function to compile .proto files into C++ source and header files. Specifies the output language, input proto files, import directories, and the output directory for generated files.

```cmake
protobuf_generate(
    OUT_VAR YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_FILES
    LANGUAGE cpp
    PROTOS ${YAFF_PROTO_OPTIONS}
    IMPORT_DIRS ${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${YAFF_PROTO_GENERATED_DIR}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Set Compiler Options for Yaff Compilation

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/compilation/CMakeLists.txt

Sets compiler warnings and options based on the operating system's compiler. For MSVC, it sets /W4. For others, it sets -Wall -Wextra -Wpedantic.

```cmake
if(MSVC)
    target_compile_options(yaff_compilation PRIVATE /W4)
else()
    target_compile_options(yaff_compilation PRIVATE -Wall -Wextra -Wpedantic)
endif()
```

--------------------------------

### Generate C++ Code from Protobuf

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Uses the protobuf_generate command to generate C++ code from a proto file. Specify import directories and the output directory for generated files.

```cmake
protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_doc_views
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
        ${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate C++ Code from Protobuf

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Uses protobuf_generate to create C++ source files from .proto definitions for the YAFF access benchmark library.

```cmake
protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_bench_access_protoyaff
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
        ${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${YAFF_BENCH_ACCESS_GENERATED_DIR}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Link Protocol Buffer Library with Dependencies

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/yaff/proto/CMakeLists.txt

Links the 'yaff_proto' library against the 'protobuf::libprotobuf' target, making protobuf symbols available to the generated code.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_proto PUBLIC protobuf::libprotobuf)
```

--------------------------------

### Add Include Directories

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Adds the generated directory to the include path for the target executable.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_example_doc_views PRIVATE ${_generated_dir})
```

--------------------------------

### Declare YaFF Dependency in conanfile.txt

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

A simpler alternative to `conanfile.py` for declaring YaFF and its dependencies, suitable when build logic is not needed within the conanfile itself.

```ini
[requires]
protobuf/<version>
yaff/<version>

[tool_requires]
protobuf/<host_version>

[generators]
CMakeDeps
CMakeToolchain

[layout]
cmake_layout
```

--------------------------------

### Find Flatbuffers Package

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/CMakeLists.txt

Locates the flatbuffers package configuration. This is necessary for projects utilizing FlatBuffers for data serialization.

```cmake
find_package(flatbuffers CONFIG REQUIRED)
```

--------------------------------

### Include Generated Protobuf Directory

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Adds the generated protobuf directory to the include path for the target.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_bench_space_protoyaff PUBLIC ${YAFF_BENCH_SPACE_GENERATED_DIR})
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Version Header

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Configures a version header file from a template. This is used to generate version information that can be included in the project.

```cmake
configure_file(
    yaff/version.h.in
    "${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated/yaff/version.h"
    @ONLY
)
```

--------------------------------

### Set Include Directories for Yaff Core

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/include/CMakeLists.txt

Configures the include directories for the yaff_core interface library. This makes headers available during compilation.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_core
    INTERFACE
        $<BUILD_INTERFACE:${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}>
        $<BUILD_INTERFACE:${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated>
        $<INSTALL_INTERFACE:include>
)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate Flatbuffers Headers

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Generates C++ headers from FlatBuffers schemas, specifying include prefixes and schema files.

```cmake
flatbuffers_generate_headers(
    TARGET yaff_bench_access_flatbuffers
    INCLUDE_PREFIX flatbuffers
    SCHEMAS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/flatbuffers/flat.fbs
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/flatbuffers/hierarchical.fbs
)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate Protobuf Code

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Generates C++ code from protobuf definitions. Ensure IMPORT_DIRS are correctly set for schema resolution.

```cmake
set(YAFF_BENCH_SPACE_GENERATED_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/generated)
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_BENCH_SPACE_GENERATED_DIR})
file(MAKE_DIRECTORY ${YAFF_BENCH_SPACE_GENERATED_DIR}/protoyaff)

add_library(yaff_bench_space_protoyaff STATIC
    protoyaff/flat.proto
)

protobuf_generate(
    TARGET yaff_bench_space_protoyaff
    LANGUAGE cpp
    IMPORT_DIRS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
        ${YAFF_PROTO_IMPORT_DIR}
    PROTOC_OUT_DIR ${YAFF_BENCH_SPACE_GENERATED_DIR}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Link Flatbuffers Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Links the generated Flatbuffers code against the Flatbuffers library.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_bench_access_flatbuffers INTERFACE flatbuffers::flatbuffers)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate Flatbuffers Headers

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Generates C++ headers from FlatBuffers schemas. The INCLUDE_PREFIX is used for organizing generated headers.

```cmake
flatbuffers_generate_headers(
    TARGET yaff_bench_space_flatbuffers
    INCLUDE_PREFIX flatbuffers
    SCHEMAS
        ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/flatbuffers/flat.fbs
)
```

--------------------------------

### Serializer Methods

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Methods for serializing data and building messages using the YaFF support library.

```APIDOC
## Serializer Methods

### Serializing Data

- `InternalOffset<String> SerializeString(std::string_view str)`: Serializes a `string` or `bytes` value and returns an offset to it. Deduplicated.
- `InternalOffset<Array<T>> SerializeArray(...)`: Serializes a repeated field. Overloads accept a `std::vector<T>`, a pointer and length, or a length and a generator `gen(i)` returning element `i`. Scalar arrays are deduplicated; offset arrays are not.

### Building Messages

- `void StartFixedMessage<M>()` / `Offset FinishFixedMessage()`: Starts and finishes a fixed-layout message. `M` is the message's `MetaType`.
- `void StartFlatMessage<M>(bool implicit = false, bool sized = false)` / `Offset FinishFlatMessage()`: Starts and finishes a flat-layout message. `implicit` marks a message that uses implicit presence only; `sized` writes the field-size metadata needed when flat runs as a dynamic alternative.
- `void StartSparseMessage(bool implicit = false)` / `Offset FinishSparseMessage()`: Starts and finishes a sparse-layout message.

### Adding Fields

- `void AddField<T>(FieldId id, T value, T def)`: Adds a scalar field, where `def` is the field's default.
- `void AddField<T>(FieldId id, InternalOffset<T> offset)`: Adds a reference field (string, message, or array).

*Note: `AddField` must be called in descending id order.*

### Finishing Serialization

- `void Finish(InternalOffset<T> root)`: Marks `root` as the top-level message of the buffer. Call it once, after the top-level message is built.
- `DetachedSegment Release()`: Returns the finished, self-owned buffer and resets the serializer. The buffer exposes `Data()` and `Size()`.
- `const std::byte* Data() const` / `size_t Size() const`: Access the finished bytes in place, without detaching them.
```

--------------------------------

### Link Libraries for Protoc Plugin

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/protoc-plugin/CMakeLists.txt

Links necessary libraries to the yaff_protoc_plugin target, including compilation and protobuf libraries.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_protoc_plugin
    PRIVATE
        yaff::compilation
        protobuf::libprotoc
)
```

--------------------------------

### Add Space Benchmark Executable

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Defines a function to add a new space benchmark executable. It links necessary libraries and adds dependencies for generated code.

```cmake
function(yaff_add_space_benchmark _src)
    get_filename_component(_name "${_src}" NAME_WE)
    set(_target "yaff_bench_space_${_name}")
    add_executable(${_target} ${_src})
    target_link_libraries(${_target}
        PRIVATE
            yaff_bench_space_protoyaff
            yaff_bench_space_flatbuffers
            benchmark::benchmark_main
    )
    add_dependencies(${_target} GENERATE_yaff_bench_space_flatbuffers)
endfunction()
```

--------------------------------

### Serialize Protobuf Message to YaFF Buffer

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/quick_start.md

Convert an existing Protobuf message into a YaFF buffer. Include the generated Protobuf and YaFF headers. This is useful for sending data over networks or writing to files.

```cpp
#include "feed.pb.h"
#include "feed.yaff.h"

// In practice the message may be loaded from a database or received from a service.
feed::FeedResponse proto = LoadFeedResponse();

// Build the YaFF buffer from the Protobuf representation.
const auto buffer = yaff::Serialize<protoyaff::feed::FeedResponse>(proto);
```

--------------------------------

### Set Yaff Compilation Include Directories

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/compilation/CMakeLists.txt

Configures the public include directories for the yaff_compilation library.

```cmake
target_include_directories(yaff_compilation
    PUBLIC
        $<BUILD_INTERFACE:${PROJECT_SOURCE_DIR}/src>
)
```

--------------------------------

### Serialize Protobuf to YaFF Buffer

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Converts an existing Protobuf message into a YaFF representation using `yaff::Serialize`. The result is a buffer containing the serialized bytes.

```cpp
const auto buffer = yaff::Serialize<Foo>(proto);
// buffer.Data() and buffer.Size() give the serialized bytes
```

--------------------------------

### Define a YaFF Schema

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/quick_start.md

Define your data model using Protocol Buffers syntax. This schema will be used by YaFF to generate code.

```proto
syntax = "proto3";

package feed;

enum ContentType {
    CONTENT_TYPE_UNKNOWN = 0;
    CONTENT_TYPE_ARTICLE = 1;
    CONTENT_TYPE_VIDEO = 2;
}

message Author {
    uint64 id = 1;
    optional string name = 3;

    // 'verified' (field 2) was removed.
    reserved 2; reserved "verified";
}

message FeedItem {
    uint64 item_id = 1;
    optional ContentType content_type = 2;
    optional string title = 3;
    optional Author author = 4;
    repeated string tags = 5;
}

message FeedResponse {
    uint64 request_id = 1;
    repeated FeedItem items = 2;
}
```

--------------------------------

### Link Flatbuffers Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/space/CMakeLists.txt

Links the FlatBuffers library to the target.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_bench_space_flatbuffers INTERFACE flatbuffers::flatbuffers)
```

--------------------------------

### Link Libraries for Protobuf Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Links the protobuf library against core YAFF and protobuf libraries.

```cmake
target_link_libraries(yaff_bench_access_protoyaff PUBLIC yaff::core yaff::proto)
```

--------------------------------

### Deserialize YaFF to Protobuf

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Turns a serialized YaFF message back into a Protobuf message using `yaff::ParseMessage` for a new message, or `view.ParseTo(proto)` to fill an existing one. Note that unknown fields are not preserved during deserialization into a Protobuf object.

```cpp
auto proto = yaff::ParseMessage<Foo>(data);  // a fresh Protobuf message
view.ParseTo(proto);                         // or fill an existing one
```

--------------------------------

### Finish Root Message

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Marks the specified offset as the top-level message of the buffer. This should be called once after the entire buffer has been constructed.

```cpp
void Finish(InternalOffset<T> root)
```

--------------------------------

### Serialization

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Functions for converting Protobuf messages to YaFF representations and vice versa.

```APIDOC
## Serializing Messages

### `yaff::Serialize<MessageType>(proto_message)`

**Description**: Converts an existing Protobuf message into a YaFF representation (buffer).

**Usage**: 
```cpp
const auto buffer = yaff::Serialize<Foo>(proto);
// buffer.Data() and buffer.Size() provide access to the serialized bytes.
```

### Lower-level Interface

YaFF also provides a lower-level, FlatBuffers-style interface for writing fields directly into the buffer when maximum performance is required and a Protobuf object is not needed.
```

--------------------------------

### Include Custom Generation Script

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/CMakeLists.txt

Includes a custom CMake script for generating code or other build artifacts. Ensure the path to YaFFGenerate.cmake is correct relative to the project source directory.

```cmake
include(${PROJECT_SOURCE_DIR}/cmake/YaFFGenerate.cmake)
```

--------------------------------

### Pinning Message Layout to LAYOUT_FLAT

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/schema/evolution.md

Use the `layout` option within the `(yaff.proto.message)` extension to pin a message to a specific static layout, such as `LAYOUT_FLAT`. This is a breaking change if the message is already in use or if it's being set to `LAYOUT_FIXED`.

```proto
message Reading {
    option (yaff.proto.message) = {layout: LAYOUT_FLAT};

    uint64 ts = 1;
    double value = 2;
}
```

--------------------------------

### Add Hierarchical Access Benchmark

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Calls the yaff_add_access_benchmark function to create an executable for the hierarchical.cpp benchmark.

```cmake
yaff_add_access_benchmark(hierarchical.cpp)
```

--------------------------------

### Set Target Properties for Protoc Plugin

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/protoc-plugin/CMakeLists.txt

Sets output and export names for the yaff_protoc_plugin target.

```cmake
set_target_properties(yaff_protoc_plugin PROPERTIES
    OUTPUT_NAME protoc-gen-yaff
    EXPORT_NAME protoc_plugin
)
```

--------------------------------

### Define Unit Test Function

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/tests/CMakeLists.txt

A CMake function to simplify adding unit tests using Google Test.

```cmake
function(yaff_add_unit_test _src)
    get_filename_component(_name "${_src}" NAME_WE)
    set(_target "yaff_${_name}_test")
    add_executable(${_target} ${_src})
    target_link_libraries(${_target}
        PRIVATE
            yaff_test_protoyaff
            GTest::gtest_main
    )
    add_test(NAME ${_target} COMMAND ${_target})
endfunction()
```

--------------------------------

### Declare YaFF Dependency in conanfile.py

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

Specify YaFF and its dependencies (like protobuf) in the `requirements` method of your `conanfile.py`. Ensure build tools like protobuf are also declared in `build_requirements`.

```python
from conan import ConanFile
from conan.tools.cmake import CMake, CMakeToolchain, CMakeDeps, cmake_layout


class MyAppConan(ConanFile):
    name     = "my_app"
    version  = "1.0.0"
    settings = "os", "compiler", "build_type", "arch"

    def requirements(self):
        self.requires("protobuf/<version>")
        self.requires("yaff/<version>")

    def build_requirements(self):
        self.tool_requires("protobuf/<host_version>")

    def layout(self):
        cmake_layout(self)

    def generate(self):
        CMakeToolchain(self).generate()
        CMakeDeps(self).generate()

    def build(self):
        cmake = CMake(self)
        cmake.configure()
        cmake.build()
```

--------------------------------

### yaff_generate() Function Signature and Parameters

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/integration.md

This snippet shows the signature and all available parameters for the `yaff_generate()` CMake function. It is used to configure the generation of C++ code from .proto files.

```cmake
yaff_generate(
    [TARGET      <target>]      # CMake target whose .proto SOURCES are processed
    [PROTOS      <file> ...]    # Explicit list of .proto files (alternative to TARGET)
    [OUT_DIR     <dir>]         # Output directory (default: CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR)
    [OUT_VAR     <var>]         # Variable to receive the list of generated files
    [TAG         <string>]      # Suffix appended to generated file names
    [NAMESPACE   <string>]      # C++ namespace injected into generated code
    [IMPORT_DIRS <dir> ...]     # Additional proto import search paths
)
```

--------------------------------

### Generate YAFF Document Views

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/examples/doc_views/CMakeLists.txt

Generates C++ code for specific document view tags using the yaff_generate command. Each view is placed in its own namespace.

```cmake
yaff_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_doc_views
    TAG light_view
    NAMESPACE light_view
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)

yaff_generate(
    TARGET yaff_example_doc_views
    TAG full_view
    NAMESPACE full_view
    IMPORT_DIRS ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}
    OUT_DIR ${_generated_dir}
)
```

--------------------------------

### Zero-Copy Reading

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Reading YaFF data directly through its view without converting back to Protobuf.

```APIDOC
## Zero-Copy Reading

### `yaff::ReadMessage<MessageType>(data)`

**Description**: Reads a serialized message directly into a view without parsing or copying. The view overlays the provided bytes in place.

**Usage**: 
```cpp
const Foo& view = yaff::ReadMessage<Foo>(data);
```

- `data`: A pointer to the start of the serialized representation.
- **Behavior**: Returns a view that overlays the bytes. A null `data` pointer yields `Foo::Default()`.
- **Security**: Performs no validation; reading malformed or untrusted buffers is undefined behavior.
```

--------------------------------

### Protobuf Any Message Definition

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Defines an ErrorStatus message that includes a google.protobuf.Any field for flexible data storage. YaFF treats Any fields as opaque blobs.

```proto
import "google/protobuf/any.proto";

message ErrorStatus {
  string message = 1;
  google.protobuf.Any details = 2;
}
```

--------------------------------

### Nested Message Declaration

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Illustrates how nested messages are flattened into the enclosing namespace with an underscore-joined name in YaFF.

```proto
message Foo {
    message Bar { ... }
}
```

--------------------------------

### Access Serialized Data In-Place

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/support.md

Provides access to the finished serialized bytes without detaching the buffer from the serializer. Useful for inspecting the data before releasing it.

```cpp
const std::byte* Data() const
size_t Size() const
```

--------------------------------

### Control YaFF Message Layout Statically

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/schema/overview.md

Lock a message to a specific layout using the `layout` option inside `(yaff.proto.message)` for predictable performance and reduced runtime overhead. Transitioning back to dynamic layout is conditionally safe.

```proto
message GeoPoint {
    option (yaff.proto.message) = {layout: LAYOUT_FIXED};

    float lat = 1;
    float lon = 2;
}
```

--------------------------------

### Define Yaff Compilation Library

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/src/compilation/CMakeLists.txt

Defines the source files for the yaff_compilation static library and creates an alias for it.

```cmake
set(YAFF_COMPILATION_SOURCES
    compiler.cpp
    cpp_gen.cpp
    error.cpp
    ir.cpp
    ir_compat.cpp
    ir_processor.cpp
    ir_reflect.cpp
    proto_front.cpp
    util.cpp
)

add_library(yaff_compilation STATIC ${YAFF_COMPILATION_SOURCES})
add_library(yaff::compilation ALIAS yaff_compilation)
```

--------------------------------

### Function to Add YAFF Access Benchmark

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/benchmarks/access/CMakeLists.txt

Defines a CMake function to create benchmark executables, linking them with necessary protobuf and flatbuffers libraries.

```cmake
function(yaff_add_access_benchmark _src)
    get_filename_component(_name "${_src}" NAME_WE)
    set(_target "yaff_bench_access_${_name}")
    add_executable(${_target} ${_src})
    target_link_libraries(${_target}
        PRIVATE
            yaff_bench_access_protoyaff
            yaff_bench_access_flatbuffers
            benchmark::benchmark_main
    )
    add_dependencies(${_target} GENERATE_yaff_bench_access_flatbuffers)
endfunction()
```

--------------------------------

### Define YaFF Schema Slices

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/schema/overview.md

Annotate messages and fields with `(yaff.proto.message)` and `(yaff.proto.field)` options to define schema slices, enabling multiple independent runtime representations from a single proto file for lightweight buffers.

```proto
message Embedding {
    option (yaff.proto.message) = {slice_name: "banner_light"};
    option (yaff.proto.message) = {slice_name: "banner_heavy"};

    // Shared across both slices using its original Protobuf field number
    optional uint64 vector_id = 1 [
        (yaff.proto.field) = {slice_name: "banner_light"},
        (yaff.proto.field) = {slice_name: "banner_heavy"}
    ];

    optional uint64 model_version = 2;

    // Included only in the heavy slice, with an overridden YaFF identifier
    optional uint64 computed_time = 3 [
        (yaff.proto.field) = {slice_name: "banner_heavy", id: 2}
    ];
}
```

--------------------------------

### Nested Types Naming Convention

Source: https://github.com/yandex/yaff/blob/main/docs/reference/cpp/generated.md

Explains how nested messages and enums are flattened into the C++ namespace.

```APIDOC
## Nested Types

Nested messages and enums are flattened into the enclosing namespace using an underscore-joined name.

### Example

**Proto Definition**:
```proto
message Foo {
    message Bar {
        enum Baz { VALUE = 0; }
    }
}
```

**Generated C++ Types**:
```cpp
struct Foo_Bar final { ... };

enum Foo_Bar_Baz { FOO_BAR_BAZ_VALUE = 0 };
```

Deeper nesting follows the same rule, joining every level with underscores.
```