The Misconception of C++ Vector Doubling Capacity Strategy

In C++, <span>std::vector</span> is a dynamic array that can automatically adjust its capacity at runtime as needed. Many beginners believe that the capacity growth strategy of <span>std::vector</span> is simply “doubling” (i.e., each time it expands to twice its original size), but this is not the case. The fact is, the C++ standard does not specify … Read more

New Features in C++26: inplace_vector

New Features in C++26: inplace_vector

1. inplace_vector inplace_vector may seem a bit odd, as the standard library already includes std::array and std::vector. Why introduce inplace_vector in the standard library? The answer lies in practical application scenarios. For instance, in embedded systems, developers may need some flexible operations of vector but are reluctant to perform dynamic resizing. Using arrays may also … Read more