You can't just judge such a huge collection of C++ libraries by simply testing it on one example, with only one library.

Boost is a collection of libraries, not a single library. Hundreds of people contributed to it for many years and Boost has been recognized as one of the best set of C++ libraries by .... huh... the rest of the world.

Did you know, for example, it's a requirement for almost all C++ job in the world now, to know about Boost ?

So you have two solutions:

- the first one, which is the worst, is to stop using C++ because big parts of C++ (starting from C++11) come from Boost. In that case, you should simply learn another language,

- the second option, which I hope you will choose, is to work a bit harder learning C++ and Boost, asking to the community whenever you have a problem, even if you think it's trivial because we are always happy to help new users. And, when you're ready, contribute to Boost if you wish, to help us improve every single part of it.

Also you can have a look at this online book on Boost: https://theboostcpplibraries.com/