String C /C++

When i want to use a string in C I tell my compiler to make an array of chars (e.g. char myString[15]), but in C++ theres a special datatype (string) to declare a string.. can i still use the C way in C++ or what would you recommend,
In my opinion the array-approach is the best but then again i started C++ 10 minutes ago.. can anyone tell me a bit more about it?

Actually I beg to differ, the string class is much more flexible than an array. The method to use it is below.

Code:

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#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <stdlib.h>

int main(void)

{

    string str;

    cout<<"Enter your name.\n";

    cin>>str;

    cout<<"Hello "<<str<<"!"<<endl;

    system("pause");

    return 0;

}

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The string class method allows you to input as many characters as your memory can handle! :) Whereas to come close you would have to dynamically allocate memory in a string. Or possibly use a the vector array.

I'm about an intermediate programmer to be honest. I use the string method to read from files, it's my prefered method. Although, I do use strings I dynamically allocate its more work doing so.

I found a solution to my problem.. I use vectors now :)

To get the above code to work you'll need to add the line

Code:

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using namespace std;

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below the includes. Also, stdlib.h is a deprecated header, it's preffered to use cstdlib.

yes i knew that but thanks anyway ;)