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I intend to incorporate a feature allowing a user to recall strings input at the console using the arrow keys by storing them in a vector.
My concern is the size of the vector growing too large through extended use of the program.
Would there be a better structure to store
I like the idea of the vector because I can use an iteratorCode:std::string
to scroll through the input. I am still learning C++ and I appreciate the input received in this thread.Code:vector<string>::Iterator it
Of course, the second way is more clean and flexible.
>> My concern is the size of the vector growing too large through extended use of the program.
Average largest line: 80 characters
Average largest amount of lines: 300
300*80 = 24,000 characters: Almost 23.5 KBytes ( assuming the console uses 1-byte characters )
Is that too big? ;)
A vector uses dynamic memory internally, so you are not storing any of that on the stack. Based on your description of what you are doing this approach will work fine.
Thx guys.