Boost.Beast is a production-grade C++ library providing asynchronous HTTP/1.1 and WebSocket client/server implementations. Built on the Boost.Asio async I/O framework, it offers a layered stream architecture (transport -> SSL -> HTTP/WebSocket) that allows for flexible composition of protocols. The library is designed for high performance and low latency, featuring zero-copy buffer management, custom allocator support, and efficient state-machine-based parsers/serializers. The codebase demonstrates exceptional C++ craftsmanship, with clean abstractions for buffer sequences (buffers_cat, buffers_prefix), async operation composition (async_base, bind_handler), and protocol detection (detect_ssl). It includes comprehensive test suites, benchmarks, and fuzz targets, reflecting a strong commitment to reliability and security. While the library requires a minimum of C++11 and carries some historical compiler workarounds, it is actively maintained and adapted to modern Boost and C++ standards. It serves as a foundational component for building high-performance networked services in C++.