Vector of Character Arrays

It should work properly (however that char* would be a weak link, so that you'll need to manage objects placed in that vector externally). But most likely it would be better to use string instrances instead on char * pointers:vector<string> v;

#include <vector>

vector<char[size]> identifier;

I agree that it would be better to use String, but it's a program for a class and the program specification requires me to use a vector of type character string.

How would I initialize such a vector?First, a char* is a pointer to a character. It is *not* a character string. Yes, the char * may point to the beginning of a character buffer, but it still is only a pointer. Similar to an int* only being a pointer to int -- it is not an array of int.

Second a std::string *is* a string. It is more of a string than a "char *" is to a string. You want a string, RoboTact gave you what you asked for -- string.

Third, you initialize a pointer just like any other pointer. You assign it an address, or NULL.

Fourth, if you don't take the advice of using std::string, I can almost guarantee you will be getting all sorts of weird problems, crashes, memory overwrites, etc, when you use a vector<char *> in anything but a toy, almost do-nothing program.

Fifth, please clarify with whoever gave you the assignment what exactly do they mean by "character string". In C++, a character string is accomplished by declaring a std::string type.

Regards,

Paul McKenzie

If it requires vector of character strings, class string seems OK, unless it requires vector of character arrays. If arrays are of fixed size, use Frogaholic's solution, otherwise you need a wrapper managing pointer (smart pointer) or external management of destruction/copying vectors if you really need strong versions (what were the problems with initial solution?).

Great, thanks a lot for the help.