C++ Structures

C++ Structures (structs)

Structures (also called structs) are a way to group several related variables into one place. Unlike an array, a structure can contain many different data types (int, string, bool, etc.).

Creating a Structure

To create a structure, use the struct keyword and declare each of its members inside curly braces.

struct {
  int myNum;
  string myString;
} myStructure;

Accessing Structure Members

To access members of a structure, use the dot syntax (.):

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
using namespace std;

int main() {
  struct {
    int myNum;
    string myString;
  } myStructure;
  // Assign values to members
  myStructure.myNum = 1;
  myStructure.myString = "Hello World!";
  // Print members
  cout << myStructure.myNum << "\n";
  cout << myStructure.myString << "\n";
  return 0;
}

Structures help you organize complex data like user profiles, game entities, and configurations logically.