String
Definition
A sequence of characters, such as text.
Explanation
Strings are written in quotation marks in many languages.
Example
The string hello contains five characters.
Common confusion
The string 5 is not the same as the number 5.
Related terms
- Data typeThe kind of value a variable holds, such as integer, string or Boolean.
- IntegerA whole number, positive, negative or zero.
Study guides that use this term
- Variables and Data Types in ProgrammingSupporting explainer
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