Contents
Standard libraries typically include definitions for commonly used algorithms, data structures, and mechanisms for input and output. Depending on the constructs made available by the host language, a standard library may include:
- Subroutines
- Macro definitions
- Global variables
- Class definitions
- Templates
Most standard libraries include definitions for at least the following commonly used facilities:
- Algorithms (such as sorting algorithms)
- Data structures (such as lists, trees and hash tables)
- Interaction with the host platform, including input/output and operating system calls
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