C++ Data Structures and Algorithms

Standard Template Library

C++ programming has another powerful feature regarding the use of template classes, which is the Standard Template Library. It's a set of class templates to provide all functions that are commonly used in manipulating various data structures. There are four components that build the STL, and they are algorithms, containers, iterators, and functions. Now, let's look at these components further.

Algorithms are used on ranges of elements, such as sorting and searching. The sorting algorithm is used to arrange the elements, both in ascending and descending order. The searching algorithm is used to look for a specific value from the ranges of elements.

Containers are used to store objects and data. The common container ...