index or position in std::set

Question

I have a std::set of std::string. I need the \"index\" or \"position\" of each string in the set, is this a meaningful concept in the context?

I guess find() will re

Answer 1

I don't think it is meaningful - set's are 'self keyed' and sorted thus the 'index' would be invalidated when the set is modified.

Of course it depends upon how you intend to use the index and if the set is essentially static (say a dictionary).