Re: [Boost-users] An easy to use grid like random access/dynamic container?

From: Gottlob Frege (gottlobfrege_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-04-30 03:04:28

On 4/28/07, Jeff <jeff_j_dunlap_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> I have been using STL containers to store structures of data but I would like
> to know if there is an easier solution such as a dynamically sized container
> that stores data in a spreadsheet like fashion.
>
> For example, I would like to store rows of columns of different data types.
>
> Here is a sample of data I would like to store, also, I would like fast random
> access to the elements to read and modify existing data:
>
> Name, Age, HomeOwner
> John 42 true
> Mark 24 false
> Mary 29 true
>
> If anyone can suggest such a container please let me know.
>
> Thank you
>

Try Boost.MultiIndex

If you just want to store that data, structs are all you need.  But I
assume that you are implying that you might want to search or sort,
etc, based on each field.  In that case take a look at multi-index.

Tony