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CppSTL

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(C++) STL

Standard Template Library. This library is a cross-platform collection of functions and classes.

All STL classes are in namespace std. All classes in namespace std can be found in the std:: glossary.

Prefer the standard library to other libraries and 'handcrafted code' [1,5]. Use standard library facilities to maintain portability [2,5]. Don't try to redefine standard library facilities [3,5]. Don't believe that the standard library is best for everything [4].

Candidates for the next version of the STL are in the Boost C++ Library.

Links

• SGI: http://www.sgi.com/tech/stl/index.html
• SGI, download the STL: http://www.sgi.com/tech/stl/download.html

Reference

• 1) Bjarne Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language (3rd edition).ISBN: 0-201-88954-4 6.5.1: 'Prefer the standard library to other libraries and 'handcrafted code''.
• 2) Bjarne Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language (3rd edition).ISBN: 0-201-88954-4 16.4.1: 'Use standard library facilities to maintain portability'.
• 3) Bjarne Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language (3rd edition).ISBN: 0-201-88954-4 16.4.2: 'Don't try to redefine standard library facilities'.
• 4) Bjarne Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language (3rd edition).ISBN: 0-201-88954-4 16.4.3: 'Don't believe that the standard library is best for everything'.
• 5) Jarrod Hollingworth, Bob Swart, Mark Cashman, Paul Gustavson. Sams C++ Builder 6 Developer's Guide. ISBN: 0-672-32480-6. Chapter 3: 'Learn about and use the C++ Standard Library'

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