Strings
Definition
Strings are sequences of characters in Java. They are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed once created.
Analogy
Imagine strings as pieces of yarn tied together to form words and sentences. Once you tie them together, you can't untie or change any individual piece.
Related terms
StringBuilder: A mutable alternative to String for manipulating character sequences efficiently.
Substring: A portion of a string extracted based on its starting and ending indices.
Concatenation: Combining two strings into one by joining them end-to-end.
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Practice Questions (3)
What method would you use to compare two strings alphabetically?
Suppose the ArrayList of Strings `arr` has a length of 7. If we want to traverse through only its first 4 elements, which enhanced for loop header should we use?
What is the correct way to declare an empty 2D array with 2 rows and 3 columns of strings?
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