Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you "behind the scenes" with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
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Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
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Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Organization of This Book.
Introduction to Boost.
String and Text Processing
Data Structures, Containers, Iterators, and Algorithms
Function Objects and Higher-Order Programming
Generic Programming and Template Metaprogramming
Math and Numerics
Input/Output
Miscellaneous
I. GENERAL LIBRARIES.
Library 1: Smart_ptr.
How Does the Smart_ptr Library Improve Your Programs?
When Do We Need Smart Pointers?
How Does Smart_ptr Fit with the Standard Library?
scoped_ptr
scoped_array
shared_ptr
shared_array
intrusive_ptr
weak_ptr
Smart_ptr Summary
Library 2: Conversion.
How Does the Conversion Library Improve Your Programs?
polymorphic_cast
polymorphic_downcast
numeric_cast
lexical_cast
Conversion Summary
Library 3: Utility.
How Does the Utility Library Improve Your Programs?
BOOST_STATIC_ASSERT
checked_delete
noncopyable
addressof
enable_if
Utility Summary
Library 4: Operators.
How Does the Operators Library Improve Your Programs?
Operators
Usage
Operators Summary
Library 5: Regex.
How Does the Regex Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Regex Fit with the Standard Library?
Regex
Usage
Regex Summary
II. CONTAINERS AND DATA STRUCTURES.
Library 6: Any.
How Does the Any Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Any Fit with the Standard Library?
Any
Usage
Any Summary
Library 7: Variant.
How Does the Variant Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Variant Fit with the Standard Library?
Variant
Usage
Variant Summary
Library 8: Tuple.
How Does the Tuple Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does the Tuple Library Fit with the Standard Library?
Tuple
Usage
Tuple Summary
III. FUNCTION OBJECTS AND HIGHER-ORDER PROGRAMMING.
Library 9: Bind.
How Does the Bind Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Bind Fit with the Standard Library?
Bind
Usage
Bind Summary
Library 10: Lambda.
How Does the Lambda Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Lambda Fit with the Standard Library?
Lambda
Usage
Lambda Summary
Library 11: Function.
How Does the Function Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Function Fit with the Standard Library?
Function
Usage
Function Summary
Library 12: Signals.
How Does the Signals Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Signals Fit with the Standard Library?
Signals
Usage
Signals Summary
Bibliography.
Index.
Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now , with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you "behind the scenes" with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
© Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.
Product Description
Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
Backcover
Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now, with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Organization of This Book.
Introduction to Boost.
String and Text Processing
Data Structures, Containers, Iterators, and Algorithms
Function Objects and Higher-Order Programming
Generic Programming and Template Metaprogramming
Math and Numerics
Input/Output
Miscellaneous
I. GENERAL LIBRARIES.
Library 1: Smart_ptr.
How Does the Smart_ptr Library Improve Your Programs?
When Do We Need Smart Pointers?
How Does Smart_ptr Fit with the Standard Library?
scoped_ptr
scoped_array
shared_ptr
shared_array
intrusive_ptr
weak_ptr
Smart_ptr Summary
Library 2: Conversion.
How Does the Conversion Library Improve Your Programs?
polymorphic_cast
polymorphic_downcast
numeric_cast
lexical_cast
Conversion Summary
Library 3: Utility.
How Does the Utility Library Improve Your Programs?
BOOST_STATIC_ASSERT
checked_delete
noncopyable
addressof
enable_if
Utility Summary
Library 4: Operators.
How Does the Operators Library Improve Your Programs?
Operators
Usage
Operators Summary
Library 5: Regex.
How Does the Regex Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Regex Fit with the Standard Library?
Regex
Usage
Regex Summary
II. CONTAINERS AND DATA STRUCTURES.
Library 6: Any.
How Does the Any Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Any Fit with the Standard Library?
Any
Usage
Any Summary
Library 7: Variant.
How Does the Variant Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Variant Fit with the Standard Library?
Variant
Usage
Variant Summary
Library 8: Tuple.
How Does the Tuple Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does the Tuple Library Fit with the Standard Library?
Tuple
Usage
Tuple Summary
III. FUNCTION OBJECTS AND HIGHER-ORDER PROGRAMMING.
Library 9: Bind.
How Does the Bind Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Bind Fit with the Standard Library?
Bind
Usage
Bind Summary
Library 10: Lambda.
How Does the Lambda Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Lambda Fit with the Standard Library?
Lambda
Usage
Lambda Summary
Library 11: Function.
How Does the Function Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Function Fit with the Standard Library?
Function
Usage
Function Summary
Library 12: Signals.
How Does the Signals Library Improve Your Programs?
How Does Signals Fit with the Standard Library?
Signals
Usage
Signals Summary
Bibliography.
Index.
Introducing the Boost libraries: the next breakthrough in C++ programming
Boost takes you far beyond the C++ Standard Library, making C++ programming more elegant, robust, and productive. Now, for the first time, a leading Boost expert systematically introduces the broad set of Boost libraries and teaches best practices for their use.
Writing for intermediate-to-advanced C++ developers, Björn Karlsson briefly outlines all 58 Boost libraries, and then presents comprehensive coverage of 12 libraries you're likely to find especially useful. Karlsson's topics range from smart pointers and conversions to containers and data structures, explaining exactly how using each library can improve your code. He offers detailed coverage of higher-order function objects that enable you to write code that is more concise, expressive, and readable. He even takes you behind the scenes with Boost, revealing tools and techniques for creating your own generic libraries.
Coverage includes
Smart pointers that provide automatic lifetime management of objects and simplify resource sharing
Consistent, best-practice solutions for performing type conversions and lexical conversions
Utility classes that make programming simpler and clearer
Flexible container libraries that solve common problems not covered by the C++ Standard Library
Powerful support for regular expressions with Boost.Regex
Function objects defined at the call site with Boost.Bind and Boost.Lambda
More flexible callbacks with Boost.Function
Managed signals and slots (a.k.a. the Observer pattern) with Boost.Signals
The Boost libraries are proving so useful that many of them are planned for inclusion in the next version of the C++ Standard Library. Get your head start now , with Beyond the C++ Standard Library.