Which string classes to use in C++?

Question

we have a multi-threaded desktop application in C++ (MFC). Currently developers use either CString or std::string, probably depending on their mood. So we\'d like to choose a s

Answer 1

I would suggest making a "per DLL" decision. If you have DLLs depending heavily on MFC (for example, your GUI layer), where you need a lot of MFC calls with CString parameters, use CString. If you have DLLs where the only thing from MFC you are going to use would be the CString class, use std::string instead. Of course, you will need conversion function between both classes, but I suspect you have already solved that issue.