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What does "string" mean in programming?
string 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
A data type that represents a sequence of characters, such as text. Strings are delimited by quotes (' ', " ", or ` ` depending on the language) and are one of the most fundamental data types.
Example
"const name: string = 'Alice'; // 'Alice' is a string value"
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