How do I compare values with map values?

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So as the title states how would I compare, say, a user input to keys in a map? Help is appreciated!

What I have tried:

Google and the C++ Bible I own.

Posted 18-Nov-23 4:06am

Brennon Nevels

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Richard MacCutchan · Accepted Answer · 2023-11-18T04:17:00

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Assuming you mean a std::map - cppreference.com[^], you could use the operator[] or one of the iterators.

Posted 18-Nov-23 4:17am

Richard MacCutchan

Updated 18-Nov-23 4:18am

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Brennon Nevels 18-Nov-23 11:56am

Thanks

Richard MacCutchan 18-Nov-23 12:13pm

The documentation for all C and C++ can easily be found on the internet. If you go to the link above you can browse and find details for all STL classes. If you want items specific to Microsoft then search by filtering to msdn:

Andre Oosthuizen 18-Nov-23 13:06pm

+5 for catching the question as it made no sense to me at all.

Richard MacCutchan 19-Nov-23 3:08am

Thanks Andre. To be honest it did not make much sense to me.