Hello, Louis Tatta here, CEO of The C++ Alliance, Inc, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting C++. This is our Q2 2024 transparency report on our charitable work for the Boost C++ Library Collection. The C++ Alliance actively seeks out highly talented and experienced C++ experts, hiring them, often full-time, so they can fully dedicate themselves to open-source projects. Our Staff Engineers maintain existing Boost libraries, develop new ones, and contribute to other Boost projects. We also employ IT experts full-time to maintain and enhance the infrastructure supporting Boost. This includes the legacy web server, the Drone continuous integration servers, deployment scripts for GitHub Actions on Boost repositories, and scripts that publish Boost releases. Additionally, we provide on-demand technical support services for Boost authors and maintainers facing infrastructure-related issues. The Boost Mailing List remains the premier venue for high-quality discussions on Boost libraries and related C++ Standards topics. The C++ Alliance continues to support the mailing lists, upgrading them to the latest Mailman version and developing an optional web-based front-end for browser-based interaction. We also manage the Official C++ Language Slack Workspace ( https://cpp.al/slack), hosting the most popular interactive discussions on Boost libraries. The C++ Alliance sponsors a paid plan to offer full history, video and audio conferencing, collaboration tools, and unlimited document storage for seventeen dedicated Boost library channels and one main Boost discussion channel. Our largest project for Q2 2024 is the ongoing development of the new Boost website. This new site will be a C++ social media portal with rich support for user-generated content and a robust back-end that provides visibility into contributions made on GitHub and the release process. Our goal is to deliver an enhanced user experience that attracts fresh talent to Boost. Notably, the website features hand-drawn graphics by our contract artist, reflecting our commitment to ensuring Boost not only functions well but also looks visually appealing. In Q2 2024 there were a total of zero Boost Formal Reviews. There were two petitions for endorsement for potential Boost candidates: *async_mqtt from Takatoshi Kondo (https://github.com/redboltz/async_mqtt) *multi from Alfredo Correa (https://gitlab.com/correaa/boost-multi) There's another MQTT library in the works proposed on Nov 2023, Async.MQTT5 from Ivica Siladic, Bruno Iljazovic and Korina Simicevic ( https://github.com/mireo/async-mqtt5) There were a total of three messages from the @Boost_Libraries X (formerly Twitter) account, all submitted by C++ Alliance team members. One of them featured artwork from Bob Ostrom, commissioned by us. Posts with visuals are three times more engaging than those with just text. We see the X platform as a vital tool for educating newer generations about the benefits of Boost. A total of $526,000 was spent on Boost-related contributions, broken down thusly (and rounded to the nearest thousand): Staff Engineers Compensation $392,000 Website Software Development $111,000 Server Hosting $23,000 During Q2 2024 we employed a total of 13 individuals to contribute to Boost. Here is a high-level summary of accomplishments: Sam Darwin (Chief Technical Officer) - Summary: Sam Darwin led major projects, overseeing the integration of new features in the Boost infrastructure. He coordinated between teams, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality deliverables. His leadership was pivotal in the development of the new Boost website and improvements to the mailing list system. - Link: Sam Darwin's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/sam/2024/07/10/SamsQ2Update.html Dmitry Arkhipov (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Dmitry Arkhipov focused on maintaining and enhancing Boost libraries. He implemented several bug fixes, optimized existing code, and contributed to the development of new libraries. Dmitry also played a significant role in the continuous integration and deployment processes. - Link: Dmitry Arkhipov's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/dmitry/2024/07/12/dmitrys-q2-update.html Alan de Freitas (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Alan de Freitas worked extensively on the Boost website redesign, particularly on the back-end systems that support user-generated content and GitHub integration. He also contributed to developing new libraries and maintaining existing ones. - Link: Alan de Freitas's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/alan/2024/07/13/AlanQ2Update.html Christian Mazakas (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Christian Mazakas worked on enhancing Boost’s infrastructure, including optimizing server performance and improving deployment scripts. His contributions were crucial for maintaining the stability and efficiency of the Boost libraries. - Link: Not provided. Krystian Stasiowski (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Krystian Stasiowski focused on developing new features for existing Boost libraries and worked on performance optimizations. His work included contributing to the ongoing development of new libraries and providing technical support to other Boost authors. - Link: Krystian Stasiowski's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/krystian/2024/07/15/KrystiansQ2Update.html Peter Turcan (Senior Technical Writer) - Summary: Peter Turcan was responsible for creating and updating documentation for Boost libraries. He ensured that all new features and libraries were well-documented, making it easier for users to understand and utilize Boost’s capabilities. - Link: Peter Turcan's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/peter/2024/07/07/PeterTurcan-Q2-2024.html Matt Borland (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Matt Borland contributed to the development of new libraries and enhancements to existing ones. His focus was on improving library performance and ensuring that the codebase remained robust and reliable. - Link: Matt Borland's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/matt/2024/07/08/Matts2024Q2Update.html Ruben Perez (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Ruben Perez worked on several infrastructure projects, including server maintenance and optimization. He also contributed to the development and maintenance of Boost libraries, focusing on performance improvements and bug fixes. - Link: Ruben Perez's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/q2_update/2024/07/09/RubenQ2.html Mohammad Nejati (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Mohammad Nejati was involved in developing new libraries and improving existing ones. He focused on optimizing code and ensuring that Boost libraries were efficient and reliable. His work also included providing technical support to other developers. - Link: Mohammad Nejati's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/mohammad/2024/07/10/MohammadsQ2Update.html Fernando Pelliccioni (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Fernando Pelliccioni contributed to the ongoing development of the Boost libraries, focusing on implementing new features and optimizing performance. His work was instrumental in ensuring the high quality and reliability of Boost libraries. - Link: Fernando Pelliccioni's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/fernando/2024/07/08/FernandoQ2Update.html Joaquin M Lopez Munoz (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Joaquin M Lopez Munoz worked on several key projects, including the development of new Boost libraries and enhancements to existing ones. His contributions focused on improving code efficiency and performance. - Link: Joaquin M Lopez Munoz's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/joaquin/2024/07/06/Joaquins2024Q2Update.html Kenneth Reitz (Staff Engineer) - Summary: Kenneth Reitz focused on developing and maintaining Boost libraries, implementing new features, and optimizing existing code. His work also involved providing technical support and contributing to the Boost website redesign. - Link: Kenneth Reitz's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/kenneth/2024/07/12/KennethQ2Update.html Braden Ganetsky (Junior Staff Engineer) - Summary: Braden Ganetsky, as a junior engineer, contributed to various Boost library projects. His work included implementing new features, fixing bugs, and assisting with infrastructure maintenance. Braden’s contributions were valuable in supporting the overall development efforts. - Link: Braden Ganetsky's Q2 Update https://cppalliance.org/braden/2024/07/14/BradenQ2Update.html