``The focus of this library is on the data structures and algorithms used within the fields of bioinformatics and molecular modelling. The approach used closely follows that of the Standard Template Library (STL) which is part of ISO/ANSI standard C++. This library uses templates to implement generic programming. Templates allow the development of efficient programming modules using compile-time mechanisms. Although the BTL has been designed with biomolecular applications in mind it contains classes of more general utility. For instance, the matrix container and associated algorithms could be used for matrix algebra in many contexts. The BTL is available free of charge.''

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