What is a String?

A string is a data type used in programming. In programming, a string is a sequence of characters. It can be any combination of letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces enclosed in quotation marks. For example, "Hello, World!" is a string.

Strings are commonly used to store and manipulate text data. They allow programmers to work with words, sentences, and other textual information.

Here are a few examples of how strings can be used in programming:

  • Storing a user's name or address
  • Displaying messages and prompts to users
  • Working with textual data such as articles or blog posts
  • Performing string operations like searching and replacing
  • Storing a telephone number