Is Boost C++ library free?

Boost provides free peer-reviewed portable C++ source libraries. We emphasize libraries that work well with the C++ Standard Library. Boost libraries are intended to be widely useful, and usable across a broad spectrum of applications. The Boost license encourages both commercial and non-commercial use.

How do I include Boost library in a project?

First you should read about the difference between #include “filepath” and #include here. Go to Project properties → C/C++ → General → Additional Include Directories, and add a path to the boost library root (in my case C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Boost_1_53 ).

How do I get the hostname of a boost server?

For getting the hostname I used boost::asio::ip::host_name() or typed it directly as a string. Additionally I wrote my own code which was a merge of the above examples and my (little) knowledge I gathered from the Boost Documentation and other examples.

Do all Boost libraries have their own licenses?

Currently, some Boost libraries have their own licenses. The hope is that eventually all Boost libraries will be covered by the Boost Software License. In the meantime, all libraries comply with the Boost License requirements. As Boost grew, it became unmanageable for each Boost file to have its own license.

How to use boost test libraries in Item Template?

As long as the configuration name you create starts with the words “Debug” or “Release”, the corresponding Boost.Test libraries get picked up automatically. The item template uses the single-header variant of Boost.Test, but you can modify the #include path to use the standalone library variant.

What is boost’s purpose?

Boost libraries are intended to be widely useful, and usable across a broad spectrum of applications. The Boost license encourages both commercial and non-commercial use. We aim to establish “existing practice” and provide reference implementations so that Boost libraries are suitable for eventual standardization.

How to use boost test for C++ in Visual Studio?

How to use Boost.Test for C++ in Visual Studio. 1 Install Boost. Boost.Test requires Boost! If you don’t have Boost installed, we recommend that you use the Vcpkg package manager. 2 Add tests inside your project. 3 Create a separate test project. 4 Add include directives. 5 Write and run tests.