From db7708b943f7ed4ca2169b99641ad3b65dba398f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: nircoe <nircoe@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:19:49 +0300
Subject: [PATCH] [Build]: Promote C++ standard to 23

---
 CMakeLists.txt       |  4 ++--
 README.md            | 10 +++++-----
 docs/ARCHITECTURE.md |  2 +-
 docs/CONTRIBUTING.md |  4 ++--
 4 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index aca8234..777f3f6 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.14)
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.22)
 project(logcoe VERSION 0.1.0 LANGUAGES CXX)
 
 if(CMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX_INITIALIZED_TO_DEFAULT)
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ if(CMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX_INITIALIZED_TO_DEFAULT)
 endif()
 
 set(CMAKE_EXPORT_COMPILE_COMMANDS ON)
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 23)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 
 add_library(logcoe STATIC src/logcoe.cpp)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 331a1e7..2a9a548 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ logcoe is a lightweight, thread-safe C++ logging library designed for high-perfo
 Perfect for applications requiring reliable logging across multiple threads with customizable output destinations.
 
 ## Dependencies
-- **C++17 or later** - Modern C++ standard support
-- **CMake 3.14+** - Build system
+- **C++23 or later** - Modern C++ standard support
+- **CMake 3.22+** - Build system
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ int main() {
 - **High Performance** - Minimal overhead with optional flushing control
 - **Customizable** - Configurable time formats and output streams
 - **Dynamic Configuration** - Change settings during runtime
-- **Zero Dependencies** - Header-only public API, pure C++17
+- **Zero Dependencies** - Header-only public API, pure C++23
 - **Cross-Platform** - Windows, Linux, macOS support
 
 ## API Reference
@@ -194,8 +194,8 @@ int main() {
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- **Compiler**: C++17 compatible (GCC 7+, Clang 5+, MSVC 2017+)
-- **Build System**: CMake 3.14+
+- **Compiler**: C++23 compatible
+- **Build System**: CMake 3.22+
 - **Platforms**: Windows, Linux, macOS
 
 ## Performance Considerations
diff --git a/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md b/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
index 2154d6d..48885de 100644
--- a/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
+++ b/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ std::tm tm_now;
 
 ### Build System Integration
 - **CMake**: FetchContent compatible
-- **Compiler Support**: C++17 standard requirements
+- **Compiler Support**: C++23 standard requirements
 - **Library Type**: Static library
 
 ## Release Build Stripping
diff --git a/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md b/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
index b6bd463..a55f8f7 100644
--- a/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ Thank you for your interest in contributing to logcoe!
 ## Development Setup
 
 ### Prerequisites
-- CMake 3.14+
-- C++17 compatible compiler
+- CMake 3.22+
+- C++23 compatible compiler
 - Git
 
 ### Building from Source