To get the most out of this book

Before embarking on this book, readers should have a firm grasp of fundamental C++ programming concepts, such as syntax, control structures, and basic object-oriented principles. An understanding of pointers, memory management, and template basics is also assumed, as these are foundational to effectively utilizing the STL. The book presumes familiarity with C++11 standard features, as many examples and explanations rely on this version of the language or newer. Moreover, a basic knowledge of data structures such as arrays and linked lists, as well as classic algorithms, will be beneficial for following the advanced topics discussed within.

Software/hardware covered in the book	Operating system requirements
C++	Windows, macOS, or Linux
C++ STL

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book’s GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.