Concurrent data structures in the STL

The STL provides a variety of data structures, but not all are inherently suited for concurrent access. Understanding how to effectively utilize and adapt these data structures for safe and efficient use in a multi-threaded context is crucial. We will examine the thread safety aspects of common STL data structures, discuss the appropriate use cases for each in a concurrent environment, and explore the strategies to ensure safe and effective concurrent access. This section is designed to equip developers with the knowledge to leverage STL data structures to maximize performance while maintaining data integrity in a multi-threaded landscape.

The STL’s concurrency-optimized containers

While the STL provides many containers, not all are optimized for concurrent access. However, with the increasing demand for concurrent programming, specific concurrency-friendly containers have made their way into the repertoire of many C++ programmers...