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What does "single quote" mean in programming?
single 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 including Python, Ruby, and JavaScript. Identical in shape to an apostrophe. Many JS/TS style guides prefer single quotes over double quotes.
Example
"const lang = 'TypeScript'; // single quotes delimit the string"
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