Sending Over Sockets

[Walta69]

I know this may seem like a very stupid and beginner question but here goes nothing  :

The sf::TcpSocket has the send() method. This method takes as arguments the message as a
string.

My problem is how do i send an integer across? or some other data type?

Any help would be appreciated

[Hiura]

You will love std::to_string (C++11): http://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/string/basic_string/to_string

[Walta69]

Nice thanks

But then on the other end, how would I then convert a number (say 100) back to integer?

I have spent countless hours tying to find a nice way :/

[Laurent]

Binary data is often prefered to text data (because it requires no conversion, and uses less bytes).

Have a look at the tutorial, there are examples for exactly what you're looking for (hint: sf::Packet).

[Walta69]

Alright ill have a look at the tutorial on packets

[Walta69]

Packets make it soo nice thanks alot man!