The C++ Standard Library provides a wide range of functionality that can be used to write efficient and robust applications. It includes a collection of classes, functions, and templates that are part of the C++ programming language.
Key Features
- Containers: Vectors, lists, stacks, queues, maps, sets, etc.
- Algorithms: Sorting, searching, manipulating data, etc.
- Input/Output: Streams for file, console, network, etc.
- Utility: Date and time, strings, conversions, etc.
Containers
Containers are used to store collections of data. Here are some commonly used containers:
- Vectors: Dynamic arrays that can grow and shrink at runtime.
- Lists: Doubly-linked lists that can be accessed in both directions.
- Maps: Associative containers that store key-value pairs.
Algorithms
Algorithms are used to manipulate and process data within containers. Some common algorithms include:
- Sorting: Sort elements in a container.
- Searching: Find elements in a container.
- Manipulating: Modify elements in a container.
Input/Output
The C++ Standard Library provides a rich set of input/output streams. Here are some commonly used I/O streams:
- Console: Streams for reading from and writing to the console.
- File: Streams for reading from and writing to files.
- Network: Streams for reading from and writing to network sockets.
Utility
The C++ Standard Library also provides a variety of utility functions and classes. Some examples include:
- Date and Time: Functions and classes for working with dates and times.
- Strings: Functions and classes for working with strings.
- Conversions: Functions for converting between different types.
For more information on the C++ Standard Library, please visit our C++ Standard Library Documentation.