Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
Boost.Test
- 1Runs onLinux, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported languagesC++
- 4Parameterized casesYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: boost.org
Overview
Boost.Test is ranked #16 of 32 in unit testing frameworks on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows.
Compared on unit testing frameworks
Facts
- Purpose
- Boost.Test provides support for simple program testing, full unit testing, and program execution monitoring.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Language
- Boost.Test is a C++11/14/17 unit testing library.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Assertions
- Its BOOST_TEST assertion macro supports comparisons involving floating-point values, collections, and strings.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Test organization
- It supports self-registering test cases, test suites, fixtures, decorators, labels, and test dependencies.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Data-driven tests
- The documentation includes data-driven and template test cases.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Diagnostics
- The library supports assertion context for failure diagnostics and configurable logging.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- It provides XML and JUNIT log formats for use with third-party tools, including continuous integration tools.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Usage variants
- Boost.Test can be used as a shared library, static library, or header-only library.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- Boost.Test is distributed under the Boost Software License, Version 1.0.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Download
- The Boost 1.92.0 release page offers Unix source archives and Windows source and binary downloads.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The library page links to documentation, Boost Slack discussion, and GitHub issues.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The library page lists Boost dependencies including Algorithm, Assert, Bind, Config, Core, Exception, and Type Traits.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The library is intended for C++ developers who need simple program testing, unit testing, or program execution monitoring.boost.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Unit Testing Frameworks in 2026#16 of 32
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Sources
- boost.org/library/latest/test/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- boost.org/doc/libs/latest/libs/test/doc/html/inde· checked 4 Oct 2026
- boost.org/releases/latest/· checked 4 Oct 2026