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December 2024

Dec. 11, 2024: Boost 1.87.0 release

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Foreach

In C++, writing a loop that iterates over a sequence is tedious. We can either use iterators, which requires a considerable amount of boiler-plate, or we can use the std::for_each() algorithm and move our loop body into a predicate, which requires no less boiler-plate and forces us to move our logic far from where it will be used. In contrast, some other languages, like Perl, provide a dedicated "foreach" construct that automates this process. BOOST_FOREACH is just such a construct for C++. It iterates over sequences for us, freeing us from having to deal directly with iterators or write predicates.

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Boost C++ Libraries and Fiscal Sponsorship

Posted on Nov 11th, 2024 by Fiscal Sponsorship Committee

The Boost C++ Libraries has thrived with the support of volunteer work and support for more than 25 years. That support includes the variety of assets Boost relies on to deliver high quality libraries. Things like website, email lists, testing machines, and library contributions. Recently disagreements about how those assets get managed arose between the C++ Alliance and the Boost Foundation. To resolve the situation the Boost community, and in agreement with the C++ Alliance and the Boost Foun…

Boost.Http.Proto Project Highlights

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Cloud and Infrastructure Update Q3 2024

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