Description:
Collection of portable C++ source libraries
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.90.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@boostorg |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
c++
library
development
headers-only
cross-platform
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Install:
brew install boost
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About:
Boost is a widely-adopted set of peer-reviewed, portable C++ source libraries. It provides reusable components for tasks like linear algebra, pseudorandom number generation, multithreading, and filesystem manipulation. These libraries serve as a foundation for many modern C++ applications and standards.
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Key Features:
- Comprehensive collection covering diverse domains
- Peer-reviewed and high-quality implementation
- Seamless integration with the C++ Standard Library
- Platform-independent and highly portable
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Use Cases:
- Developing cross-platform C++ applications requiring robust data structures
- Implementing complex mathematical or threading operations
- Filesystem interaction and path management
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Alternatives:
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Standard C++ Library
– Boost often serves as a testing ground for features later added to the standard library, offering more experimental or extensive functionality.
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Apache C++ Standard Library (STLport)
– Boost provides a broader set of high-level utilities beyond just the STL implementation.
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License: BSL-1.0
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Dependencies: icu4c@78, xz, zstd
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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