A header-only C++14 library for functional programming that helps write concise and readable code by providing pure functions for common operations.
FunctionalPlus is a functional programming library for C++ that provides a collection of pure, higher-order functions to manipulate containers and data. It solves the problem of verbose, low-level C++ code by offering concise alternatives to hand-written loops and complex STL algorithm calls, making code more readable and maintainable.
C++ developers seeking to write more expressive, functional-style code, especially those working on data processing pipelines, algorithmic implementations, or codebases where readability and reduced boilerplate are priorities.
Developers choose FunctionalPlus because it offers a comprehensive set of functional utilities with zero overhead, seamless STL integration, and clear compile-time errors, enabling them to write self-documenting C++ without sacrificing performance.
Functional Programming Library for C++. Write concise and readable C++ code.
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Integration is trivial without build system hassles; just include fplus.hpp as shown in all examples, making it easy to drop into any project.
Functions like fplus::keep_if offer side-effect-free transformations that make code self-documenting, reducing boilerplate compared to hand-written loops as demonstrated in the introduction.
Uses function_traits to automatically deduce types and provide clear compile-time error messages, helping catch bugs early without cryptic template errors.
With fplus::fwd::apply, you can chain functions in a readable pipeline style, similar to command-line tools, enhancing code flow as shown in the gemstone tutorial.
Works out-of-the-box with standard containers like std::vector and std::string, and supports custom types with similar interfaces, ensuring broad compatibility.
Unlike range-v3, it processes containers eagerly, allocating intermediate memory for each step in pipelines, which can be inefficient for large or chained operations.
Requires C++14-compatible compilers, excluding legacy projects on older standards like C++11, as stated in the requirements section.
The README admits that some complex functions could be optimized better, potentially requiring profiling and manual tweaks in critical code paths.
The disclaimer notes that the API might change in the future, posing a risk of breaking changes for long-term projects relying on it.