Boost.PFR
A C++14 library providing std::tuple-like reflection for user-defined types without macros or boilerplate.
What is Boost.PFR?
Boost.PFR is a C++14 library that provides basic reflection capabilities for user-defined aggregate types, enabling tuple-like operations such as index-based field access and serialization without requiring macros or boilerplate code. It solves the problem of introspecting structure members at compile time, which is useful for generic programming, logging, and I/O operations.
C++ developers working on projects that require serialization, logging, or generic programming with user-defined types, particularly those using C++14 or later who want reflection without macro overhead.
Developers choose Boost.PFR because it offers a simple, header-only solution for reflection that integrates seamlessly with existing code, requires no dependencies, and avoids the complexity and maintenance issues associated with macro-based approaches.
Overview
std::tuple like methods for user defined types without any macro or boilerplate code
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding serialization support to C++ structs without writing custom operators
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