Boost libraries¶

NFD requires Boost libraries, a collection of free peer-reviewed C++ libraries.
NFD should compile and work with Boost 1.42.0 and above.

The following Boost libraries are approved to use in NFD:

• Asio: portable networking
• Smart Ptr: smart pointer
• Function: function object wrapper
• Bind: bind function arguments
• Test: unit test framework, see also UnitTesting

Other Boost libraries included in Boost 1.42.0 can be approved as necessary.