C++ String Data Type

In C++, the string data type is used to store text values, which consist of multiple characters. While char holds a single character, string allows working with complete words or sentences.

Declaring a String Variable

A string value must be enclosed in double quotes (" ").

Example

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    string bikeBrand = "Yamaha";  // Storing a text value
    cout << "Bike Brand: " << bikeBrand;

    return 0;
}

#include <iostream>

#include <string>

using namespace std;

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int main() {

    string bikeBrand = "Yamaha";  // Storing a text value

    cout << "Bike Brand: " << bikeBrand;

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    return 0;

}

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Using the <string> Library

The string type is not built-in, but it behaves like one. To use string, the <string> library must be included in the code.

Example

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    string jacketBrand = "Alpinestars";  // Creating a string variable
    cout << "Rider's jacket brand: " << jacketBrand;

    return 0;
}

#include <iostream>

#include <string>

using namespace std;

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int main() {

    string jacketBrand = "Alpinestars";  // Creating a string variable

    cout << "Rider's jacket brand: " << jacketBrand;

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    return 0;

}

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Key Points About Strings in C++

• Strings are enclosed in double quotes (" ").
• Unlike char, a string stores multiple characters instead of just one.
• The <string> library must be included to use string operations.