toString()
Definition
The toString() method is used to convert an object into a string representation. It returns a string that represents the state of the object.
Analogy
Imagine you have a toy robot with various buttons and lights. When you use toString(), it's like taking a picture of the robot and showing it to your friends, so they can see what it looks like without having to examine every detail themselves.
Related terms
getClass(): This method returns the runtime class of an object. It can be useful when you want to determine the type of an object at runtime.
format(): The format() method is used to create formatted strings by replacing placeholders with actual values. It allows you to control how data is displayed in strings.
StringBuilder: StringBuilder is a mutable sequence of characters that can be modified without creating new instances. It provides efficient ways to build strings dynamically.
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