Using Boost unordered_map

Question

I want to include boost::unordered_map in my project without downloading the whole Boost package. How can I do that?

Answer 1

You need at least headers because Boost packages depend on each other. You might want to select only needed header files but it will really be pain in the neck and will take you many hours. The algorithm is:

1. Include only boost/unordered_map.
2. While preprocessor complains about header that is not found:
   • Add that header.
   • Recompile.

You will end up with only necessary headers. But I can't see any advantages of this solution.