C++ STL


In C++ STL means Standard Template Library. It is a powerful set of C++ template classes that provide general-purpose classes and function.

 

It is commonly used as algorithms and data structures like vectors, lists, queues, stacks and etc.


Containers

Containers help to manage collections of objects of a certain type.


Iterators

Iterators are used to access the individual elements in a container.

 

begin(): It returns an iterator to the first element of the vector.

 

end(): It returns an iterator to the last element of a container.


Header file Description
<vector> It is a class which creates a dynamic array allowing insertions and deletions at the back.
<list> It is the sequence containers that allow the insertions and deletions from anywhere.
<deque> It is the double-ended queue that allows the insertion and deletion from both the ends.
<set> It is an associate container for storing unique sets.
<map> It is an associate container for storing unique key-value pairs.
<stack> It follows last in first out(LIFO).
<queue> It follows first in first out(FIFO).



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