Strings

Sequences of characters used to represent text-based data.

string data

In computer science, strings are sequences of characters used to represent text-based data. They are fundamental in programming for tasks such as storing names, messages, and other textual information.

The term 'string' in computer science originates from the concept of a sequence or chain of characters.

Strings are like words or sentences in a computer, made up of letters and numbers.

What is a string? A sequence of characters
,How are strings used? To represent text data like names, addresses, or messages
,What is a string literal? A sequence of characters enclosed in single or double quotes

data structures text

character arrays character sequences

characters

programming languages computer science

application-based data structure sequential