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C++ is expanding its 'freestanding' standard library capabilities to support embedded systems, OS kernels, and bare-metal environments that operate without a full operating system. From C++20 through C++26, the standard has significantly broadened what's available in these constrained environments, adding algorithms, utilities, and modern abstractions (like std::span and std::expected) that previously required hosted implementations. This evolution enables organizations to leverage modern C++ features in resource-constrained scenarios—critical for IoT, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications—while maintaining code portability and reducing the need for custom implementations.