String Concatenation
Definition
String concatenation is the process of combining two or more strings together into one longer string. It is achieved using the "+" operator in most programming languages.
Analogy
Imagine you have different puzzle pieces with words on them. String concatenation is like putting those puzzle pieces together to form a complete sentence. Each piece contributes its own part, and when combined, they create a meaningful whole.
Related terms
String interpolation: A method of constructing new strings by embedding expressions inside string literals.
Concatenation assignment operator (+=): A shorthand way of appending one string to another.
Immutable strings: Strings that cannot be modified once created.
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