c++ - Generating a Deck of Cards

Question

I'm trying to make a simple blackjack program. Sadly, I'm having problems right off the bat with generating a deck of cards.

#include <iostream>
#include <vector>

using namespace std;

int main() {
    vector<char> deck;
    char suit[] = {'h','d','c','s'};
    char card[] = {'2','3','4','5','6','7','8','9','10','J','Q','K','A'};
    for (int j=0; j<13; j++) {
        for (int i=0; i<4; i++) {
            deck.push_back(card[j] suit[i]);
        }       
    }

    return 0;
}

I know my problem begins with me trying to assign the value '10' to a char. Obviously I couldn't get this to compile but I'm sure when I try to assign the card values to the vector deck I'll also get an error since I used variable type 'char'. Knowing what kind of variable type to use seems to be killing me. Also, would 'deck.push_back(card[j] suit[i]);' be the correct code to combine the card and suit, or do you have to put something between card[j] and suit[i]? I'd appreciate it if any of you could lead me in the right direction. Also as a little side note, this is part of a homework assignment so please don't just give me entire blocks of code. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

I think what you are looking to use is an enumeration. It will make your code clearer and resolve your problem.

enum SUIT { HEART, CLUB, DIAMOND, SPADE }; 
enum VALUE { ONE, TWO, THREE, ..., TEN, JACK, QUEEN, KING};