Int, long int, and string

[Rashad2]

I have a simple question that im not sure of. When do we know when to use int, long int, and string. I know its size but in terms of numbers or characters can you explain it. I was writing a program and passing in a calculated number. When i changed it from long int to string it worked. When should i know when to classify something as an int, long int, or string.

[giblit]

On most compilers int and long are the same. int and long are meant for intergers while string is meant for a string of characters. A string can be numbers, letters, and other characters. So if you want to do mathematical equations you are going to want to use int and not string.

[JLBorges]

http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/110492/#msg603267