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Size versus Capacity

Explore how to manage string memory in C++ by understanding the difference between size, capacity, and max_size. Learn to use methods like resize, reserve, and shrink_to_fit to optimize string performance and memory usage.

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The number of elements a string has (str.size()) is in general smaller than the number of elements for which space is reserved: str.capacity(). Therefore if we add elements to a string, new memory will not necessarily be allocated. std:max_size() return the maximum amount of elements a string can ...