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{
    "key": "foreach",
    "name": "Foreach",
    "authors": [
        "Eric Niebler"
    ],
    "description": "In C++, writing a loop that iterates over a sequence is tedious. We can either use iterators, which requires a considerable amount of boiler-plate, or we can use the std::for_each() algorithm and move our loop body into a predicate, which requires no less boiler-plate and forces us to move our logic far from where it will be used. In contrast, some other languages, like Perl, provide a dedicated \"foreach\" construct that automates this process. BOOST_FOREACH is just such a construct for C++. It iterates over sequences for us, freeing us from having to deal directly with iterators or write predicates.",
    "category": [
        "Algorithms",
        "Emulation"
    ],
    "maintainers": [
        "Eric Niebler <eric -at- boostpro.com>"
    ]
}