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String Vs StringBuilder Vs StringBuffer in Java

In Java, String, StringBuilder, and StringBuffer are classes for handling character sequences, differing in immutability, performance, and thread safety. Strings are immutable and not thread-safe, while StringBuilder is mutable and faster but not thread-safe, and StringBuffer is also mutable but thread-safe due to synchronized methods. Each class is suited for specific use cases based on these characteristics.

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String Vs StringBuilder Vs StringBuffer in Java

In Java, String, StringBuilder, and StringBuffer are classes for handling character sequences, differing in immutability, performance, and thread safety. Strings are immutable and not thread-safe, while StringBuilder is mutable and faster but not thread-safe, and StringBuffer is also mutable but thread-safe due to synchronized methods. Each class is suited for specific use cases based on these characteristics.

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String Vs

StringBuilder Vs
StringBuffer Java Topics
INTRODUCTION

In Java, String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder are


fundamental classes designed to handle sequences of
characters. While all three serve similar purposes, they
differ significantly in terms of immutability, performance,
and thread safety, making each suitable for specific use
cases.
STRING

A string is a sequence of characters. In Java, String objects


are immutable, which means they cannot be changed
once created. Any operation that appears to modify a
string, such as concatenation actually creates a new String
object.
STRING

String concatenation is a common task in text


manipulation, but the way you perform it can greatly
impact your application's performance. Repeated
concatenation is inefficient because each change
creates a new object, increasing memory usage and
slowing down execution.
STRING

Immutability = Thread Safety


Many believe strings are immutable, so thread safety
means multiple threads accessing the same string cannot
alter its content. However, threads can modify a string’s
content indirectly by creating a new string and changing
the reference, not the original. This applies even with
multiple threads: any modification results in a new string
and updated reference.
STRINGBUILDER

StringBuilder is a mutable sequence of characters and an


alternative to String. It allows in-place modifications,
making it more memory-efficient and faster for frequent
string operations.
STRINGBUILDER

StringBuilder provides significant performance benefits over


String concatenation, especially in cases involving
frequent modifications or building large strings.
STRINGBUILDER

StringBuilder is not thread-safe because its methods are not


synchronized. There is no guarantee of synchronization, so
if multiple threads access and modify the same instance
concurrently, it can lead to race conditions.
STRINGBUFFER

StringBuffer is a mutable sequence of characters and


serves as an alternative to String. Similar to
StringBuilder, it supports direct modifications to the
character sequence.
STRINGBUFFER

StringBuffer in Java offers improved performance over


repeated String concatenation operations, especially in
scenarios involving frequent modifications or large strings.
However, it is slower than StringBuilder due to its
synchronized methods.
STRINGBUFFER

StringBuffer is thread-safe for use by multiple threads. Its


methods are synchronized, ensuring that operations on a
given instance occur in a consistent, serial order matching
the method calls from each thread. It is specifically
designed for scenarios where multiple threads need to
modify the same string without data corruption.
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