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Description:
Basic Development Environment: foundational C++ libraries used at Bloomberg
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.32.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Bloomberg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ library bloomberg foundation enterprise
Install: brew install bde
About:
BDE is a comprehensive collection of foundational C++ libraries developed and used at Bloomberg. It provides robust, high-performance components for data structures, memory management, and concurrency, designed for building large-scale, mission-critical systems.
Key Features:
  • Enterprise-grade C++ libraries
  • Focus on performance and reliability
  • Comprehensive memory management tools
  • Advanced container and algorithm implementations
Use Cases:
  • Building high-performance financial applications
  • Developing large-scale, reliable C++ systems
  • Creating low-latency infrastructure software
Alternatives:
  • Boost C++ Libraries – Boost offers a broader set of general-purpose libraries, while BDE is more specialized for large-scale enterprise applications with a specific focus on performance and coding standards.
  • Standard Template Library (STL) – The STL provides the core C++ standard library, whereas BDE offers a complementary, often more performant and robust set of higher-level abstractions and utilities.
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