boost::optional alternative in C++ Standard Library

Question

I\'m trying to get my program working without boost usage, but can\'t find an alternative of some useful patterns. Namely, I can\'t find boost::optional

Answer 1

Like pmr explained, it is not possible right now, and will not be until C++17 is out.

However, you should be able to use this single header library on github as a drop in replacement of boost- or std optional. It has no dependencies (except a c++11/c++14 capable compiler).