map - Simple dictionary in C++

Question

Moving some code from Python to C++.

BASEPAIRS = { "T": "A", "A": "T", "G": "C", "C": "G" }

Thinking maps might be overkill? What would you use?

Answer 1

You can use the following syntax:

#include <map>

std::map<char, char> my_map = {
    { 'A', '1' },
    { 'B', '2' },
    { 'C', '3' }
};