What's new in 1.21.0

  • New libraries

    Added iterator_adaptor, pool, and test components expanding iterator adaptation, memory pooling, and testing support.

  • Performance improvements

    Updated graph algorithms, including strong_components using Tarjan’s efficient method, boosting analysis speed.

  • Dependencies

    Python integration enhanced; smart pointers now convert to/from Python None, tightening cross‑language compatibility.

  • Security & reliability

    Fixed Unicode handling in regular expression implementation, improving stability on international platforms.

  • Developer experience

    Major revision of type traits adds comprehensive introspection features and refined documentation.

Release notes version 1.21.0

Version 1.21.0

March 9th, 2001 12:00 GMT

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