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What is Boson?

Boson is a modern, high-performance C++ web framework designed for building robust web applications and APIs. It's engineered from the ground up to deliver exceptional performance while providing an elegant and intuitive developer experience.

Overview​

Boson combines the raw power and efficiency of C++ with a clean, modern API inspired by popular web frameworks in other languages. This unique approach allows developers to build high-performance web services without sacrificing developer productivity.

Key Characteristics​

  • Performance-First Design: Built for speed and efficiency, making it ideal for high-traffic applications and real-time services
  • Modern C++ Approach: Leverages C++17/20 features to provide an expressive, safe, and efficient programming model
  • Ergonomic API: Intuitive interfaces that make web development in C++ accessible and productive
  • Modular Architecture: Flexible, composable components that can be used independently or together
  • Safety & Stability: Strong emphasis on memory safety and resilience, crucial for mission-critical applications
  • Production Ready: Designed for real-world usage with comprehensive error handling, logging, and monitoring capabilities

Where Boson Excels​

Boson is particularly well-suited for:

  • High-traffic web applications where performance is critical
  • Real-time systems requiring minimal latency
  • Microservices architectures demanding efficiency
  • Applications with strict resource constraints
  • Mission-critical services requiring stability and predictability
  • Systems integrating with existing C++ codebases

Philosophy​

Boson is built on these core principles:

  1. Performance without compromise: Optimized for speed without sacrificing developer experience
  2. Simplicity over complexity: Clean APIs that make common tasks easy and complex tasks possible
  3. Safety by default: Design choices that promote memory safety and prevent common errors
  4. Flexible but opinionated: Clear conventions with the flexibility to adapt to various use cases
  5. Comprehensive but modular: A complete solution where components can be used independently

In the following sections, we'll explore the framework in depth, from getting started to advanced usage patterns.