| # JsonCpp |
| |
| [](https://bintray.com/theirix/conan-repo/jsoncpp%3Atheirix) |
| |
| [JSON][json-org] is a lightweight data-interchange format. It can represent |
| numbers, strings, ordered sequences of values, and collections of name/value |
| pairs. |
| |
| [json-org]: http://json.org/ |
| |
| JsonCpp is a C++ library that allows manipulating JSON values, including |
| serialization and deserialization to and from strings. It can also preserve |
| existing comment in unserialization/serialization steps, making it a convenient |
| format to store user input files. |
| |
| |
| ## Documentation |
| |
| [JsonCpp documentation][JsonCpp-documentation] is generated using [Doxygen][]. |
| |
| [JsonCpp-documentation]: http://open-source-parsers.github.io/jsoncpp-docs/doxygen/index.html |
| [Doxygen]: http://www.doxygen.org |
| |
| |
| ## A note on backward-compatibility |
| |
| * `1.y.z` is built with C++11. |
| * `0.y.z` can be used with older compilers. |
| * Major versions maintain binary-compatibility. |
| |
| |
| ## Using JsonCpp in your project |
| |
| ### Amalgamated source |
| https://github.com/open-source-parsers/jsoncpp/wiki/Amalgamated |
| |
| ### The Meson Build System |
| If you are using the [Meson Build System](http://mesonbuild.com), then you can get a wrap file by downloading it from [Meson WrapDB](https://wrapdb.mesonbuild.com/jsoncpp), or simply use `meson wrap install jsoncpp`. |
| |
| ### Other ways |
| If you have trouble, see the Wiki, or post a question as an Issue. |
| |
| ## License |
| |
| See the `LICENSE` file for details. In summary, JsonCpp is licensed under the |
| MIT license, or public domain if desired and recognized in your jurisdiction. |
