C++ strings: UTF-8 or 16-bit encoding?

Question

I\'m still trying to decide whether my (home) project should use UTF-8 strings (implemented in terms of std::string with additional UTF-8-specific functions when necessary) or s

Answer 1

From what I've read, it's better to use a 16-bit encoding internally unless you're short on memory. It fits almost all living languages in one character

I'd also look at ICU. If you're not going to be using certain STL features of strings, using the ICU string types might be better for you.