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What are containers/adapters? I have basic knowledge of C++ and its sub-topics like (class/templates/STL).
Can anyone please explain in layman’s language and give me a practical example of the application of containers/adapters?
<joke>C++ is technical and hard to understand 😀</joke>Containers are data types from STL that can contain data.
Example:
vectoras a dynamic arrayAdapters are data types from STL that adapt a container to provide specific interface.
Example:
stackproviding stack interface on top of the chosen container(side note: both are actually templates not data types, but the definition looks better this way)