How do I format strings in C++?

How do I format strings in C++?

In C++, you can format strings using the std::ostringstream class or the printf function. Which method would you like to know more about?

Can you explain how to use std::ostringstream?

Sure! You can create an std::ostringstream object, use the << operator to append data, and then convert it to a string using the str() method.

What about using printf? How does that work?

printf is a C-style function that allows you to format strings using format specifiers like %d for integers and %s for strings. You can pass the variables after the format string.

Are there any modern alternatives to these methods?

Yes! In C++11 and later, you can use std::format for more advanced formatting options, similar to Python's f-strings.