In the '03 standard, the name of the standard library is most
frequently written "C++ Standard Library" (with a capital S and L),
notably in [lib.library]/1, but also "C++ Standard
library" ([lib.structure]/1, [lib.requirements]/1), and "C++ standard
library" ([basic.std.dynamic.allocation]/4.

However, the latest working drafts consistently use "C++ standard
library" (except for a single instance of "Standard library" in
[derived.classes]/1), the change seems to have been introduced in the
August '08 working draft (N2723)

My question is simply whether it should be referred to as the "C++
Standard Library" or the "C++ standard library," and if anyone knows
the rationale for the change (Pete?).

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Jo Vendt wrote:

> In the '03 standard, the name of the standard library is most
> frequently written "C++ Standard Library" (with a capital S and L),
> notably in [lib.library]/1, but also "C++ Standard
> library" ([lib.structure]/1, [lib.requirements]/1), and "C++ standard
> library" ([basic.std.dynamic.allocation]/4.
>
> However, the latest working drafts consistently use "C++ standard
> library" (except for a single instance of "Standard library" in
> [derived.classes]/1), the change seems to have been introduced in the
> August '08 working draft (N2723)
>
> My question is simply whether it should be referred to as the "C++
> Standard Library" or the "C++ standard library," and if anyone knows
> the rationale for the change (Pete?).
>
>
So, let me be sure I understand the question. In the current standard, the
usage is inconsistent. I changed it to be consistent (with one omission, now
fixed, thanks), and you're asking me which usage I think is right? Hmm...

But seriously: as the name of a product, "C++ Standard Library" would be
appropriate, just as it would be for a book about "The C++ Standard
Library". But in ordinary text, "C++ standard library", "C standard
library", and (as used in the C standard) "standard library".

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 Pete
Roundhouse Consulting, Ltd. (www.versatilecoding.com) Author of
"The Standard C++ Library Extensions: a Tutorial and Reference"
(www.petebecker.com/tr1book)

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