Chapter 1 Introduction to the C++ Class Library

SmartSockets Versions 6.2 and above include the sscpp class library. The sscpp library is the preferred C++ class library for SmartSockets development. This chapter provides an overview of the sscpp class library features.

Prior to Version 6.2, the only C++ library included with SmartSockets was the cxxipc library. Although the old cxxipc library is maintained for backwards compatibility, it does not include new SmartSockets features. For more information on the cxxipc library, see the TIBCO SmartSockets cxxipc Class Library.

All new SmartSockets C++ development should use the sscpp library. Throughout the rest of this book, the sscpp library is referred to as the C++ class library.

The C++ class library includes:

a namespace for SmartSockets

support for multiple RTserver connections

a model for callbacks that does not require static callback methods

an exception hierarchy that shows where errors occurred

wrappers for select C utilities functions

use of native types

The C++ class library reference documentation is available in HTML format. Access the reference material from the HTML documentation interface. See the TIBCO SmartSockets cxxipc Class Library for the cxxipc library.

Topics

C++ Class Library Overview

C++ Class Library Features