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Boost.ProgramOptions
C++ 11 Added in Boost 1.32.0
Categories: Miscellaneous , IO

The program_options library allows program developers to obtain program options, that is (name, value) pairs from the user, via conventional methods such as command line and config file.

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Vladimir Prus
Vladimir Prus
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Program Options, part of the collection of Boost C++ Libraries, allows for definition and acquisition of (name, value) pairs from the user via conventional methods such as command line and config file. It is roughly analogous to getopt_long, but for use with C++.

License

Distributed under the Boost Software License, Version 1.0.

Properties

  • C++03
  • Requires Linking

Build Status

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Directories

Name Purpose
build build script for link library
ci continuous integration scripts
doc documentation
example use case examples
include headers
src source code for link library
test unit tests

More information

  • Ask questions: Be sure to read the documentation first to see if it answers your question.
  • Report bugs: Be sure to mention Boost version, platform and compiler you're using. A small compilable code sample to reproduce the problem is always good as well.
  • Submit Pull Requests against the develop branch. Note that by submitting patches you agree to license your modifications under the Boost Software License, Version 1.0. Be sure to include tests proving your changes work properly.
  • Discussions about the library are held on the Boost developers mailing list. Be sure to read the discussion policy before posting and add the [program_options] tag at the beginning of the subject line.

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