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- <p>The Boost.MPL library is a general-purpose, high-level C++
- template metaprogramming framework of compile-time algorithms, sequences and
- metafunctions. It provides a conceptual foundation and an extensive
- set of powerful and coherent tools that make doing explict metaprogramming
- in C++ as easy and enjoyable as possible within the current language.</p>
- <p>There are several places to start when getting familiar with the library,
- depending on what you know about metaprogramming in general and
- C++ template metaprogramming in particular. Starting with
- Boost version 1.32, the MPL comes with both an <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/tutorial-metafunctions.html">in-depth tutorial</a> on its
- fundamental concepts and an annotated <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/reference-manual.html">reference manual</a> covering all concepts
- and components in the library. While the tutorial
- only uncovers a bit of what there is to C++ metaprogramming and the MPL,
- it's a perfect place to start if you are only somewhat familiar with the
- subject. At the very least, after you're done with it, you will be able to put
- the rest of the stuff that appears here into context. The reference manual
- is <em>the</em> resource for you if you plan — or are already doing — some actual
- development with the library, but a casual reading is still allowed and likely
- to bring many insights on the framework's organization and underlying
- ideas. Finally, the top-level sections in this document that you
- see highlighted below might also offer something of interest.</p>
- <p>So, welcome, and happy metaprogramming!</p>
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- <dt><strong>Important</strong>:</dt>
- <dd>There have been some major interface changes in the library since the last
- public release, many of which are <em>not</em> backward compatible. If you are
- a seasoned MPL user, be prepared to have to modify your code after
- upgrading. Please refer to the <a class="reference" href="./tutorial/changes-in-boost-1-32-0.html">1.32 release changelog</a>
- for the detailed information about the changes.</dd>
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- <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/tutorial-metafunctions.html" id="id40" name="id40">Tutorial: Metafunctions and Higher-Order Metaprogramming</a></li>
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- <li><a class="reference" href="./tutorial/acknowledgements.html" id="id78" name="id78">Acknowledgements</a></li>
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