String & Pointer to char

Hi All,

I want to know that how does the string differ from char* and why was the string class needed in C++ while char * was already there?

Can anyone help me please?

The string class comes with many functions that make its use easier than char pointers

http://forums.devshed.com/c-programm...ns-415113.html

The usage of the string container is far more intuitive in comparison to dealing with character arrays/pointers making text processing much more robust and far less error prone.

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cross posted -- see Salem's' link