'A' or 'An'?

[firedraco]

Do you use 'a' or 'an' when referring to something like "std::map" or "std::fstream"?

I use 'an' because I spell out the "std" part.

[Bazzy]

I'd say "an esteedee map" or "a map" without pronouncing std
The problem is when you have to write it

[firedraco]

The problem is when you have to write it

Yeah, that's what I was aiming for mainly.

[z05DSL3A]

I read 'std::map' as 'standard map' so I would write a std::map.

[Bazzy]

Here is how to solve it:
Instead of writing "I'm declaring a(n) std::map" you could say "Using namespace std, I'm declaring a map".

[mgupta]

Cant do anything... Depends on the calling function (the reader of your documentation).