fix: make array operator[] dense when assigning past the end (#1611) (#1693) * fix: make array operator[] dense when assigning past the end (#1611) Value::operator[](ArrayIndex) only inserted the requested index, so `arr[5] = x` on an empty array stored a single element while size() reported 6 (highest index + 1) and serialization emitted six elements (missing indices written as null). Range-for iteration walked the underlying sparse map and therefore visited only the one populated element -- inconsistent with both size() and the serialized output. JSON arrays are dense, so materialize the intervening indices as null when assigning beyond the current end, exactly as resize() already does when growing. Iteration, size(), equality, and serialization now agree. Note: this is a behavior change (arrays are now dense in memory after a sparse-looking assignment), so it targets the 1.10.0 minor release rather than a 1.9.x patch. It is ABI-compatible (no signature or layout change), so SOVERSION is unchanged. * chore: bump version to 1.10.0 master becomes the 1.10 line. The #1611 array fix changes runtime behavior (dense arrays) for existing valid code, so the next release is a minor bump, not a 1.9.x patch. SOVERSION stays at 27 (ABI unchanged).
JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format. It can represent numbers, strings, ordered sequences of values, and collections of name/value pairs.
JsonCpp is a C++ library that allows manipulating JSON values, including serialization and deserialization to and from strings. It can also preserve existing comment in deserialization/serialization steps, making it a convenient format to store user input files.
JsonCpp is a mature project in maintenance mode. Our priority is providing a stable, reliable JSON library for the long tail of C++ development.
JsonCpp remains a primary choice for developers who require comment preservation and support for legacy toolchains where modern C++ standards are unavailable. The library is intended to be a reliable dependency that does not require frequent updates or major migration efforts.
1.y.z (master): Actively maintained. Requires C++11.
0.y.z: Legacy support for pre-C++11 compilers. Maintenance is limited to critical security fixes.
00.11.z: Discontinued.
Major versions maintain binary compatibility. Critical security fixes are accepted for both the master and 0.y.z branches.
[!NOTE] Package manager ports (vcpkg, Conan, etc.) are community-maintained. Please report outdated versions or missing generators to their respective repositories.
meson wrap install jsoncpp
For projects requiring a single-header approach, JsonCpp provides a script to generate an amalgamated source and header file.
You can generate the amalgamated files by running the following Python script from the top-level directory:
python3 amalgamate.py
This will generate a dist directory containing jsoncpp.cpp, json/json.h, and json/json-forwards.h. You can then drop these files directly into your project's source tree and compile jsoncpp.cpp alongside your other source files.
Documentation is generated via Doxygen. Additional information is available on the Project Wiki.
JsonCpp is licensed under the MIT license, or public domain where recognized. See LICENSE for details.