Networking Libraries
Networking is a vital aspect of C++ programming, especially in the context of finance. It involves communication and data transfer between different systems or devices. In C++, there are several networking libraries that provide various functionalities for network programming.
One popular networking library in C++ is Boost.Asio. Boost.Asio is a cross-platform library that provides support for network programming, including TCP and UDP communication, asynchronous I/O operations, and socket programming. It offers a high-level interface for handling network connections and data transfer.
Here's an example of using Boost.Asio for creating a simple TCP client:
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1#include <iostream>
2#include <boost/asio.hpp>
3
4using namespace std;
5
6int main() {
7 boost::asio::io_context io;
8
9 // Create a TCP socket
10 boost::asio::ip::tcp::socket socket(io);
11
12 // Connect to a server
13 boost::asio::ip::tcp::endpoint endpoint(
14 boost::asio::ip::make_address("127.0.0.1"), 8080);
15 socket.connect(endpoint);
16
17 // Send data
18 string data = "Hello, server!";
19 boost::asio::write(socket, boost::asio::buffer(data));
20
21 // Receive response
22 char buffer[1024];
23 size_t bytes_received = socket.read_some(boost::asio::buffer(buffer));
24
25 // Print response
26 cout << "Server response: " << buffer << endl;
27
28 // Close the socket
29 socket.close();
30
31 return 0;
32}