[sldev] Uses of LLString and std::string ?

[Alissa Sabre]

I have a question.

SL viewer uses two data types LLString and std::string, that are
almost identical.  They are sometimes intermixed.  LLString to
std::string conversion is by a simple upcasting, but the opposit is by
a deep copy through a constructor that requires some overhead.

What is the purpose of LLString?  In case it has some, then the next
question is why LL uses both LLString and std::string?  (Cf. LL never
uses C++ bool type.)

Assuming there is a good reason to use both LLString and std::string
in SL viewer, what is the criteria (or guidelines) to choose from
LLString and std::string?

    Alissa Sabre
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