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Feature: MKL dependency

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#2,835 opened on Dec 27, 2017

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Description

It would be nice to support Intel Math Kernel Library via dependency('mkl'), which would replicate the logic of Intel MKL Link Advisor.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
build system
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Meson build systemUnderstanding of linking and platform specific libraries
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate the MKL Link Advisor to understand library naming and linking flags for different platforms. Look at existing Meson dependency support (e.g., BLAS) as a template. Consult the Meson documentation on new dependency modules. Engage with maintainers to clarify acceptance criteria.