This book is the most accurate and up-to-date source of information the STL currently available. ... It has an approach and appeal of its own: it explains techniques for building data structures and algorithms on top of the STL, and in this way appreciates the STL for what it is - a framework. Angelika Langer, Independent Consultant and C++ Report Columnist "A superbly authored treatment of the STL......an excellent book which belongs in any serious C++ developer s library." Jim Armstrong, President 2112 F/X, Texas. \n The C++ Standard Template Library (STL) represents a breakthrough in C++ programming techniques. With it, software developers can achieve vast improvements in the reliability of their software, and increase their own productivity.