Part 1: Mastering std::vector

In this Part, we will build our knowledge of C++ Standard Template (STL) Library containers and algorithms on a foundation of a comprehensive examination of std::vector. We will start with introducing std::vector, contrasting it with traditional C-style arrays, and covering essential operations such as initializing, accessing, and modifying elements. We then advance to the intricacies of iterators, revealing their types and uses in std::vector operations and the elegance of range-based for loops. Memory management is demystified by constructing an understanding of optimizing the allocation and deallocation of resources, including an introduction to creating custom allocators. The section then builds into applying algorithms to sort, search, and manipulate vector contents efficiently, emphasizing the role of custom comparators and the importance of understanding iterator invalidation. The final chapter encapsulates the performance considerations and practical applications of std::vector, cementing its status as the default container choice for C++ developers.

This part has the following chapters:

• Chapter 1: The Basics of std::vector
• Chapter 2: Mastering Iterators with std::vector
• Chapter 3: Mastering Memory and Allocators with std::vector
• Chapter 4: Mastering Algorithms with std::vector
• Chapter 5: Making a Case for std::vector