String

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Programming basics[1]

In computer programming, a string is traditionally a sequence of characters, either as a literal constant or as some kind of variable.[2].


Example[edit]

Here we encounter some different syntax rules. Programming languages define strings differently. Please do pay attention to the quotation marks, double quotation marks, and triple quotation marks.

<?php
$a = 1234.65; // decimal number
$a = -1234.54; // a negative number
?>

In Python:

  • Single quotes: 'allows embedded "double" quotes'
  • Double quotes: "allows embedded 'single' quotes".
  • Triple quoted: Three single quotes, """Three double quotes"""

Triple quoted strings may span multiple lines - all associated whitespace will be included in the string literal.[3]

myString = 'Hello World'

In Javascript:

// decimal number:
var a = 1234.65; 
// a negative number:
var a = -1234.65;

Do you understand this?[edit]

Standards[edit]

  • Define the terms: variable, constant, operator, object.

References[edit]