Why should I even consider using structs in C++?

Question

Is there ever an advantage of declaring a struct in C++? Why shouldn't I just make a class consisting only of data members(i.e. no methods)?

Thanks,

Answer 1

When you have a POD type where everything is public is saves a line...

struct Color {
    int r;
    int g;
    int b;
};

vs

class Color {
public:
    int r;
    int g;
    int b;
};

And it's also common practice for objects which are just dumb containers of things. Dumb meaning no constructors, operators, methods.

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