ifstream constructor taken a char* but not a std::string

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Is there any reasons - other than historical - to justify the fact std::ifstream/std::ofstream class take a char* and not a std::string to be constructed?

Step 1: Get C++11. Step 2: Use the `std::string` constructor. Step 3: ??????? Step 4: PROFIT — chris, Oct 16 '12 at 12:45

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 16 '12 at 12:47

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No. The constructor from std::string was added in C++11.

answered Oct 16 '12 at 12:47

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ifstream constructor taken a char* but not a std::string

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