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What does "double quote" mean in programming?
double quote is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The " character. Used to delimit string literals in many languages (Java, C, Python). In JSON, all strings must use double quotes. In HTML, attribute values conventionally use double quotes.
Example
"const greeting = "Hello, world!";"
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