C++ core dump problem

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C++

#include <stdio.h>
#include <string>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <iostream>
#include <time.h>
#include <unistd.h>

char* name;


using namespace std;

int main() {

    cout << "Hail adventurer!" << endl;
    sleep(1.5);
    cout << "What is your name?: ";
    cin >> name;
    cout << name << " ay?";
            
    
    return 0;
 }

I am brand new to C++ and tried to make a text-based adventure.. That didn't turn out as planned.. any help would be great. I know the problem is probably staring in the face.

What I have tried:

Google and Documentation.........

Posted 23-Oct-22 12:30pm

Brennon Nevels

Updated 23-Oct-22 13:06pm

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Rick York · Accepted Answer · 2022-10-23T13:06:00

The problem is you have a pointer that does not point to any actual data. Also name does not need to be a global variable. It can be within the scope of your main function.

You should probably use a string for this and you have already included its header so you could do this :

C++

int main()
{
    std::string name;

    cout << "Hail adventurer!" << endl;
    sleep(1.5);
    cout << "What is your name?: ";
    cin >> name;
    cout << name << " ay?";

    return 0;
 }