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Allow the use of std::optional in C++2017

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Newbie friendliness
25/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
tooling

Research direction

Start by reviewing the format module's C++17 configuration and how Boost 1.70 exposes the relevant std::optional compatibility define. Determine which projects or configurations are in scope and what behavior should change; completion should include a documented, tested approach for using std::optional in C++17.

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Description

It would be good if std::optional were used in projects that use C++2017.

A define like that which is available in boost.dll 1.70 would suffice in my opinion.

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C++
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