A typesafe callback framework for C++ that implements a signal/slot system for connecting signals to any callback function.
libsigc++ is a C++ library that implements a typesafe callback framework, enabling developers to create signals and connect them to various callback functions. It solves the problem of managing event-driven interactions in C++ applications by providing a compile-time checked, flexible signal/slot system. Originally developed for gtkmm, it is now a standalone library used in diverse C++ projects.
C++ developers building event-driven applications, especially those using GUI toolkits like GTK via gtkmm, or anyone needing a robust callback mechanism in modern C++.
Developers choose libsigc++ for its strict type safety, which eliminates common callback-related runtime errors, and its versatility in connecting to any function type without external dependencies.
libsigc++ implements a typesafe callback system for standard C++. It allows you to define signals and to connect those signals to any callback function, either global or a member function, regardless of whether it is static or virtual.
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Ensures all signal connections are type-checked at compile time, preventing common runtime errors in callback systems, as emphasized in the README's key features.
Supports connections to global functions, member functions (static or virtual), and functors, providing versatility for event-driven architectures without framework dependencies.
Requires C++17, utilizing features like decltype(auto) and std::invoke for efficient, standards-compliant implementation, as stated in the compatibility section.
Offers sigc++-2.0 and sigc++-3.0 as separate ABIs, allowing coexistence for compatibility with different project versions, a unique feature highlighted in the description.
Building from source involves navigating multiple systems (Meson, Autotools, CMake) and dependencies like mm-common for git clones, as detailed in the README, which can be error-prone and time-consuming.
Limited to compilers supporting C++17, excluding projects on older toolchains or embedded systems with constrained compilers, a restriction admitted in the compatibility notes.
Rebuilding reference documentation requires external tools like Doxygen and DocBook, adding overhead for developers who need offline or custom docs, as mentioned in the building section.