Which is more appropriate in C++ code?

[DangerD]

As I learn C++ I try to avoid bad programming practices and teach myself good habits. I stick very strictly to C++ and the Standard Library and would like an opinion on something.

Example below:

	vector<TCHAR> Path(MAX_PATH);
	if(!GetModuleFileName(hModule, &Path[0], Path.size())) 
	{
		wcerr << _T("Error: Couldn't get file path.") << endl;
		return false;
	}
	m_FilePath = &Path[0];

Is it better practice to use a char array in c++ code instead of a vector in a situation like this?

Thanks, DangerD.

[Paul McKenzie]

Since MAX_PATH is a constant, then all you need is a char array. If you didn't know up front the number of characters, then a vector that is then resized would be appropriate.

Regards,

Paul McKenzie

[Ledidas]

As I learn C++ I try to avoid bad programming practices and teach myself good habits. I stick very strictly to C++ and the Standard Library and would like an opinion on something.

Example below:

	vector<TCHAR> Path(MAX_PATH);
	if(!GetModuleFileName(hModule, &Path[0], Path.size())) 
	{
		wcerr << _T("Error: Couldn't get file path.") << endl;
		return false;
	}
	m_FilePath = &Path[0];

Is it better practice to use a char array in c++ code instead of a vector in a situation like this?

Thanks, DangerD.

Thank you DangerD, that is one among many cases where old array I think is more preferable. So
TCHAR path[MAX_PATH];
is there for you
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...8VS.85%29.aspx