C++ Fundamentals · Variables & Data Types · Lesson 5 of 24
Strings in C++
Concept
Strings in C++
The std::string type stores text and supports concatenation with the plus operator.
By the end of this lesson
- Explain the core idea behind Strings in C++.
- Predict output before running a change.
- Test one realistic and one unusual input.
- Use the result to make the next decision.
How to study this page
- 1. Read one concept.
- 2. Change the example.
- 3. Run, compare, and explain.
- 4. Complete the challenge below.
ExampleRunnable
#include <string>
std::string name = "Alex";
std::string greeting = "Hello, " + name;Self-check before continuing
Without looking at the example, describe what changes when you modify one input in Strings in C++. Then reopen the editor and prove your explanation with a small test.
You are ready to continue when you can predict, test, and explain the result.
Your turn
Create a string variable with your city name and print it.
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