String class
Definition
The String class is a built-in class in Java that represents a sequence of characters. It provides various methods to manipulate and work with strings.
Analogy
Think of the String class as a toolbox full of tools specifically designed for working with words and sentences. Just like you can use different tools to cut, join, or modify objects, the String class provides methods to perform operations on strings.
Related terms
substring: A substring is a smaller part of a larger string. It refers to extracting a portion of characters from a string.
length: The length is the number of characters in a string. It helps determine the size or amount of content within the string.
concatenation: Concatenation is combining two or more strings together to create one longer string.
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