Nyhoff, Chapter 9

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The C++ Standard Template Library is a powerful extension of the C++ language consisting of standardized, off-the-shelf and generic container class templates, iterators, and algorithm (i.e., function) templates.  Using the STL facilities saves development time (design, coding, and testing), especially when working on large-scale applications and projects.  However, injudicious use of the STL can cause programs to have slower running times due to the excruciatingly complete (i.e., bloated) implementation of its components.