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string::max_size

Return the maximum number of characters any string can hold.

Synopsis
static
constexpr std::size_t
max_size();
Description

The maximum is an implementation-defined number. This value is a theoretical limit; at runtime, the actual maximum size may be less due to resource limits.

Complexity

Constant.


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