Which C++ Library for CGI Programming?

Question

I'm looking at doing some work (for fun) in a compiled language to run some simple tests and benchmarks against php.

Basically I'd like to see what other people use for C++ CGI programming. (Including backend database, like mysql++ or something else)

Answer 1

I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but there is a C++ web framework called wt (pronounced "witty"). It's been kept pretty much up to date and if you want robust C++ server-side code, this is probably what you're looking for.

You can check it out and read more at the wt homepage.

P.S. You may have some trouble installing wt if you don't have experience with *nix or C++ libraries. There are walkthroughs but since frameworks like these are the road less traveled, expect to hit a few bumps.

Answer 2

Another option is the Cgicc library which appears to be mature (currently at version 3.x):

http://www.gnu.org/software/cgicc/

Answer 3

If I were thinking of working at that level, I'd probably just write a straight-up Apache or IIS module instead of a CGI.

That said, if you do want to go with CGI, I'd suggest using the venerable cgic from Thomas Boutell. It's a "plain" C library, but it's been in constant use since the mid '90s so it's thoroughly tested and solid as a rock.