release Upgrading Binary Source to C++17: A Comprehensive Guide

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In this guide, we'll cover how to effectively upgrade your binary source code to C++17. It's important to keep your project updated with the latest language standards to improve functionality and performance. Below, we provide a clear, step-by-step process for visual studio users to transition from C++14 to C++17.

Step-by-Step Upgrade Instructions

Step 1: Update Project Settings

1. Open Visual Studio 2019 or 2022.
2. Select all the solutions in your project and change the settings to C++17. You can select this option in the project properties.

Step 2: Remove Deprecated Namespace Usage

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the search function.
2. Search for using namespace std;.
3. Remove all instances of using namespace std; to avoid namespace pollution.

Step 3: Edit stl.h

1. Open the file Eterbase -> stl.h.
2. Delete the following code block:

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Step 4: Replace std::void_mem_fun

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + F and search for std::void_mem_fun.
2. Replace all occurrences of std::void_mem_fun with std::mem_fn.

Step 5: Update User Interface Code

1. Navigate to userinterface / userinterface.cpp.
2. Search for and modify:

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Add the following directly below:

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Step 6: Edit SpherePack Header

1. Open Speherelib/spherepack.h.
2. Change:

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Step 7: Modify Cipher Header

1. Open etherBase/cipher.h.
2. Add:

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Step 8: Update EterPack Header

1. Go to etherpack/Eterpack.h.
2. Remove:

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And replace them with:

#include <unordered_map>
    

3. Update all occurrences of boost:: within Eterpack.h to std::.

Step 9: Modify Additional Headers

1. For etherpack/EterpackManager.h and EterPackPolicy_CSHybridCrypt.h, change:

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Step 10: Adjust Python Integration

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Final Step: Compile Your Project

After making these changes, compile your project. While you may encounter over 400 errors initially, don’t worry! Focus on errors related to:

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Change them accordingly to:

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And that's it! Good luck with your upgrade to C++17!

Adopting these changes will ensure a robust transition to C++17, enhancing both the efficiency and reliability of your software project.