title: C++ - char* vs. string*
body: <p>If I have a pointer that points to a string variable <code>array of chars</code>, is there a difference between typing:</p>
  
  <pre><code>char *name = "name";
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>And,</p>
  
  <pre><code>string name = "name";
  </code></pre>