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Description:
ADAPTIVE Communication Environment: OO network programming in C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 8.0.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking c-plus-plus framework distributed-systems middleware

Install: brew install ace

About:
ACE (ADAPTIVE Communication Environment) is an object-oriented C++ framework for implementing concurrent and distributed applications. It provides a rich set of patterns and components to handle common network programming tasks like event handling, service initialization, and interprocess communication. Its primary value is simplifying the development of high-performance, portable, and scalable real-time and distributed systems.

Key Features:

Comprehensive C++ framework for concurrent and distributed computing
Implements key software patterns like Reactor, Proactor, and Acceptor-Connector
Highly portable across various operating systems and network protocols
Includes TAO, a real-time CORBA implementation built on ACE

Use Cases:

Developing high-performance network servers and clients
Building real-time distributed systems and middleware
Implementing complex event-driven applications

Alternatives:

Boost.Asio – Boost.Asio is a more modern C++ library focused specifically on asynchronous I/O, whereas ACE provides a broader framework including higher-level patterns and CORBA support.
Poco – Poco offers a more lightweight C++ class library for network-centric applications, while ACE is known for its extensive feature set and focus on mission-critical, distributed systems.

License: DOC

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 6:31pm	VERSION_BUMP	a38baf08
May 20, 2024 6:33pm	VERSION_BUMP	d784fb3e
Sep 22, 2023 2:39am	VERSION_BUMP	c8517356
Mar 4, 2023 10:05pm	VERSION_BUMP	3c318924
Mar 4, 2023 10:05pm	VERSION_BUMP	f08ecad4