Using boost::property_tree
Some short examples of how to use the Boost property tree in order to read from and write to XML files.Reading XML into a Boost property treeHere’s how to read …
Tag: Boost
Getting started with the Boost libraries in Ubuntu Linux
1. Install the Boost libraries from the command lineFirst try the following$ sudo apt-get install libboost*You may get an error message similar to the following, like I did:
A First Stab at boost::bind
Boost::bind is “able to bind any argument to a specific value or route input arguments into arbitrary positions.” It’s a means of converting a function into an object that can …
Avoiding Memory Leaks using Boost Libraries
Using boost::scoped_arrayWhen we want to dynamically allocate an array of objects for some purpose, the C++ programming language offers us the new and delete operators that are intended to replace …
Getting Started with Boost Threads in Visual Studio
IntroductionThis post aims to be an accessible introduction to getting set up with the Boost threads in Visual Studio environments for the first time. Like with many technical subjects, there …
Some neat examples of C++ String Formatting
Some neat string formattingA pretty neat snippet found on stackoverflow some time ago (kudos David Rodriguez), that is worth repeating. Some time ago, a ‘moderator’ at StackOverflow removed this thread …
Using Smart Pointers to Avoid Memory Leaks
Using boost::scoped_arrayWhen we want to dynamically allocate an array of objects for some purpose, the C++ programming language offers us the new and delete operators that are intended to replace …
How to use the Boost Libraries in Visual Studio
In this guide we will use boost::format, a Boost library requiring no separate compilation. If you do not already have Boost installed, the first task is to download and extract …