How do I convert an enum to a string in C++?

How do I convert an enum to a string in C++?

You can convert an enum to a string by creating a function that maps enum values to their corresponding string representations.

Can you show me an example of that?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

#include <iostream>
#include <string>

enum Color { RED, GREEN, BLUE };

std::string colorToString(Color color) {
    switch (color) {
        case RED: return "Red";
        case GREEN: return "Green";
        case BLUE: return "Blue";
        default: return "Unknown";
    }
}

int main() {
    Color myColor = GREEN;
    std::cout << colorToString(myColor) << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

What if I have a large enum with many values?

For large enums, consider using an array or a map to store the string representations, which can simplify the conversion process.

Thanks! That makes sense.