Summary
In this chapter, we explored the concept of ranges in the C++ STL and how they enhance how we work with sequences of elements. We began with an introduction to ranges, understanding their essence and the motivations behind the shift to this new paradigm. We saw how range operations facilitate more expressive and readable code, and we delved into the composability that ranges introduce to sorting algorithms.
The chapter then focused on range-based sorting, discussing the basic concepts and the advantages ranges bring to the table, such as cleaner syntax and improved composability. We also examined the application of ranges in searching algorithms, appreciating the elegant and powerful ways ranges enable us to chain operations and apply filters.
Ranges help us write cleaner code in a way that better expresses our intent. The shift to ranges represents a significant evolution in the STL, offering enhanced clarity and efficiency in code. It allows us to compose complex operations...
