3rdparty/boost_1_81_0/libs/program_options/README.md

Program Options, part of the collection of [Boost C++ Libraries](http://github.com/boostorg), allows for definition and acquisition of (name, value) pairs from the user via conventional methods such as command line and config file.  It is roughly analogous to getopt_long, but for use with C++.
### License
Distributed under the [Boost Software License, Version 1.0](http://www.boost.org/LICENSE_1_0.txt).
### Properties
* C++03
* Requires Linking
### Build Status
(in progress...)
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### Directories
| Name      | Purpose                        |
| --------- | ------------------------------ |
| `build`   | build script for link library  |
| `ci`      | continuous integration scripts |
| `doc`     | documentation                  |
| `example` | use case examples              |
| `include` | headers                        |
| `src`     | source code for link library   |
| `test`    | unit tests                     |
### More information
* [Ask questions](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/ask?tags=c%2B%2B,boost,boost-program_options): Be sure to read the documentation first to see if it answers your question.
* [Report bugs](https://github.com/boostorg/program_options/issues): Be sure to mention Boost version, platform and compiler you're using. A small compilable code sample to reproduce the problem is always good as well.
* [Submit Pull Requests](https://github.com/boostorg/program_options/pulls) against the **develop** branch. Note that by submitting patches you agree to license your modifications under the [Boost Software License, Version 1.0](http://www.boost.org/LICENSE_1_0.txt).  Be sure to include tests proving your changes work properly.
* Discussions about the library are held on the [Boost developers mailing list](http://www.boost.org/community/groups.html#main). Be sure to read the [discussion policy](http://www.boost.org/community/policy.html) before posting and add the `[program_options]` tag at the beginning of the subject line.