What is libpqxx?

What is libpqxx?

Welcome to libpqxx, the C++ API to the PostgreSQL database management system. Compiling this package requires PostgreSQL to be installed — or at least the C headers and library for client development.

How do I link libpqxx to C++?

Linking with libpqxx To link your final program, make sure you link to both the C-level libpq library and the actual C++ library, libpqxx. With most Unix-style compilers, you’d do this using the options

How do I build libpq in Visual C++?

Visual C++ likes to build both libpq and libpqxx, as well as your program, in two flavours: debug and release. When building your program in the Debug flavour, you must link to the Debug-flavoured builds of both libraries as well.

Are the libpqxx connection strings and variables the same for all programs?

Again the definitions are the same for libpqxx-based programs. The connection strings and variables are not fully and definitively documented here; this document will tell you just enough to get going. Check the PostgreSQL documentation for authoritative information.