What's new in 1.18.0

  • New libraries

    introduced graph components and algorithms plus a regular expression engine for pattern matching.

  • Security & reliability

    reliability fixes for Array review comments and Integer 64‑bit handling.

  • Developer experience

    added tie() template in utility.hpp for simpler std::pair returns.

Release notes version 1.18.0

Version 1.18.0

September 28th, 2000 12:00 GMT

  • Preliminary release of two important new libraries:
    • Graph Library - Generic graph components and algorithms from Jeremy Siek and a University of Notre Dame team.
    • Regular Expression Library - Text pattern matching in all its glory from John Maddock.
  • Other changes:
    • Array Library improvements reflecting formal review comments.
    • functional.hpp compiler workarounds added.
    • tie() function template added to utility.hpp for easier handling of std::pair<> return values.
    • Integer Library improved handling of 64-bit integers.
    • Minor web site page updates.

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