How to make function return string in c++ [duplicate]

Question

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How to convert this code to use string

I have a function like this:

char *foo()
{

}

How can I make it return a string instead? I tried

string foo()
{

}

but the compiler complains.

Answer 1

Did you do this:

#include <string>
using std::string;

And additionnally, do you use gcc or g++? Even if gcc now can compile C++ code, it is advised to use g++.

Answer 2

Try std::string. Standard features are in the std:: namespace.

std::string foo() 
{ 

} 

Be careful with "using" directives, especially in header files. Better take the habit to use std::