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Java Strings StringBuilder Guide

The document explains how to create and manipulate strings in Java, highlighting that strings are immutable while StringBuilder is mutable for efficient string manipulation. It lists common string methods and provides examples for iterating over characters in a string. Additionally, it details the methods available for StringBuilder, emphasizing its performance advantages for frequent modifications.

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Java Strings StringBuilder Guide

The document explains how to create and manipulate strings in Java, highlighting that strings are immutable while StringBuilder is mutable for efficient string manipulation. It lists common string methods and provides examples for iterating over characters in a string. Additionally, it details the methods available for StringBuilder, emphasizing its performance advantages for frequent modifications.

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Java Strings and StringBuilder

1. String Creation in Java

String can be created in two ways:


1. Using String Literal:
String s1 = "Hello";

2. Using new keyword:


String s2 = new String("Hello");

Strings are immutable - once created, they cannot be changed.

2. Common String Methods

- length() -> Returns number of characters


- charAt(int) -> Character at index
- substring(a, b) -> Substring from a to b-1
- equals(), equalsIgnoreCase() -> String comparisons
- toLowerCase(), toUpperCase() -> Case conversions
- contains(String) -> Check if substring exists
- startsWith(), endsWith() -> Check prefix/suffix
- indexOf(), lastIndexOf() -> Index of char/substring
- replace(), replaceAll() -> Replace characters/strings
- trim() -> Removes spaces from start/end
- split(regex) -> Splits string into array
- isEmpty() -> Checks if string is empty
- compareTo() -> Lexicographic comparison
- format() -> Formatted output (like printf)
- join(), repeat() -> Joining and repeating strings (Java 8+/11+)

3. Iterating Over Characters in a String


Java Strings and StringBuilder

Using for loop:


for (int i = 0; i < s.length(); i++) {
char ch = s.charAt(i);
System.out.println(ch);
}

Using for-each with toCharArray():


for (char ch : s.toCharArray()) {
System.out.println(ch);
}

4. StringBuilder in Java

StringBuilder is mutable and used for efficient string manipulation.

Creating:
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("Hello");

Common Methods:
- append(String) -> Add to end
- insert(index, str) -> Insert at index
- replace(a, b, str) -> Replace from a to b-1
- delete(a, b) -> Delete from a to b-1
- reverse() -> Reverse the string
- setCharAt(i, ch) -> Set char at index
- charAt(i) -> Get char at index
- length() -> Get length
- toString() -> Convert to String
Java Strings and StringBuilder

StringBuilder is faster than String when many changes are needed.

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