That is one person's suggestion. I suggest learning C++ strings before learning C style strings. Both will work, you don't need to have specific reasons, I just think it is better to use the string class unless you do.
Learning the C++ way first instead of the C way is a common suggestion among C++ experts that I happen to agree with. Check out Stroustrup's paper on learning C++ as a new language for the opinion of a more well-known programmer than me.
I actually am not coming from C. I have been programming C++ for about a month and a half now. I have never tried the string class as I have never seen the need to since there is char.
Adam
Most C++ beginners are taught C style strings and arrays in the beginning because most books, tutorials and teachers still do it that way. IMHO that is unfortunate, since I believe that teaching C++ style first is better, even if the details are glossed over at the beginning. Either way it is not going to make a major difference, but I do recommend you learn the string class if you have the chance.
Even if you don't come from a C background, most C++ teaching tools do, which is not a good thing.
Alright, I'll get on that.
Thanks,
Adam
