STL Programming from the Ground Up
Master the Standard Template Library with Herb Schildt's Proven Method of Success!With its breakthrough container technology, the Standard Template is creating a revolution in C++ programming, and no programmer can afford to be left behind! Now Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has created the ultimate guide to the STL. Combining step-by-step examples with insightful descriptions, this book demystifies the complexities of the STL and takes you from beginner to expert as fast as possible.Written in the clear, concise, and uncompromising style that has made Schildt's programming books the choice of millions worldwide, STL Programming from the Ground Up is a fast-paced tutorial that provides dozens of ready-to-run examples, programming pointers, and insider tips. It starts with the basics, including a brief history of the STL and its recent standardization, and then describes all of its components. Detailed chapters cover the various containers, algorithms, iterators, function objects, and adapters supported by the STL. You'll even learn how to create your own containers and algorithms! Throughout, you'll find Herb's "In Depth" boxes packed with critical insights and practical techniques.If you're an intermediate or advanced C++ programmer and the STL is still uncharted territory for you, then STL Programming from the Ground Up has everything you need. And remember: The source code for this book is free on the Web!You'll find these topics and more inside:Overview of the STLThe sequence containers: vector, list, and dequeThe associate containers: map, multimap, set, and multisetThe container adapters: queue, stack, and priority_queueAlgorithmsFunction objectsBinders, negators, and predicatesCreating your own containersand much more!