How to use C++17 features on mac OSX?

Question

I would like to use all the features of C++ 17, but more specifically, I need std::(experimental)::filesystem::recursive_directory_iterator available in C++17, how do I get to use it?

I am using Eclipse CDT on Mac OSX (I am also comfortable with xCode, if necessary), and I want to use C++17.

Thanks

sources: http://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/experimental/fs/recursive_directory_iterator/recursive_directory_iterator

You need a compiler that supports C++17 and can run on your system. — Thomas Matthews, Aug 22 '17 at 19:03
I don't think you'll have much success with Xcode and filesystem yet. It partly appeared and then disappeared: https://stackoverflow.com/q/44681703 — user3717478, Aug 22 '17 at 19:41

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 22 '17 at 20:31

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You can use gcc and you can install with this line.

brew install gcc --HEAD

This gcc has limited support for C++17 also it can be enabled by -std=c++17.

answered Aug 22 '17 at 20:31

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How to use C++17 features on mac OSX?

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