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Subject: Re: [boost] Library for configuration file parsing
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-11-26 05:04:27


Denis Shevchenko wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> Is there any interest in a library for configuration file parsing?
>
> I know there is a good library Program_options, but it supports (asit is
> written in the documentation) "parsing of simple INI-like configuration
> files". If all you need for configure your programs is INI-like files -
> use Program_options and forget about this letter. But if you want to use
> a more complex configuration files, you may be interested in my library,
> Configurator.

You might want to clarify what are "more complex configuration files".
Also, note that the property_tree library has support for some flavour(s)
of configuration files, so you might want to compare your solution with
it.

- Volodya


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