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C++ Strings vs. Character Arrays

Why do you think it is that most C++ instructors teaching college level computer sciences discourage or even forbid using strings for text, instead requiring students to use character arrays? I am ...

asked Apr 20 '12 at 2:11

Taylor Huston
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