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| <h1 class="title">THE BOOST MPL LIBRARY</h1> |
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| <p>The Boost.MPL library is a general-purpose, high-level C++ |
| template metaprogramming framework of compile-time algorithms, sequences and |
| metafunctions. It provides a conceptual foundation and an extensive |
| set of powerful and coherent tools that make doing explict metaprogramming |
| in C++ as easy and enjoyable as possible within the current language.</p> |
| <p>There are several places to start when getting familiar with the library, |
| depending on what your know about metaprogramming in general and |
| C++ template metaprogramming in particular. Starting with |
| Boost version 1.32, the MPL comes with both an <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/tutorial-metafunctions.html">in-depth tutorial</a> on its |
| fundamental concepts and an annotated <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/reference-manual.html">reference manual</a> covering all concepts |
| and components in the library. While the tutorial |
| only uncovers a bit of what there is to C++ metaprogramming and the MPL, |
| it's a perfect place to start if you are only somewhat familiar with the |
| subject. At the very least, after you're done with it, you will be able to put |
| the rest of the stuff that appears here into context. The reference manual |
| is <em>the</em> resource for you if you plan — or are already doing — some actual |
| development with the library, but a casual reading is still allowed and likely |
| to bring many insights on the framework's organization and underlying |
| ideas. Finally, the top-level sections in this document that you |
| see highlighted below might also offer something of interest.</p> |
| <p>So, welcome, and happy metaprogramming!</p> |
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| <dt><strong>Important</strong>:</dt> |
| <dd>There have been some major interface changes in the library since the last |
| public release, many of which are <em>not</em> backward compatible. If you are |
| a seasoned MPL user, be prepared to have to modify your code after |
| upgrading. Please refer to the <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/changes-in-boost-1-32-0.html">1.32 release changelog</a> |
| for the detailed information about the changes.</dd> |
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| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/tutorial-metafunctions.html" id="id40" name="id40">Tutorial: Metafunctions and Higher-Order Metaprogramming</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/reference-manual.html" id="id61" name="id61">Reference Manual</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/changelog-history.html" id="id62" name="id62">Changelog & History</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/technical-details.html" id="id70" name="id70">Technical Details</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/resources.html" id="id77" name="id77">Resources</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/acknowledgements.html" id="id78" name="id78">Acknowledgements</a></li> |
| <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/tutorial_toc.html">Full TOC</a></li> |
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