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Apprendre Introduction to Strings | Understanding JavaScript Data Types
JavaScript Data Types Foundations

bookIntroduction to Strings

Strings are a fundamental data type in JavaScript. A string is a sequence of characters, such as letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces, enclosed within single quotes (' '), double quotes (" "), or backticks ( ). Strings are used everywhere in JavaScript, from storing user input and displaying messages to working with data and interacting with APIs. For example, when you prompt a user for their name, display a welcome message, or handle data from a form, you are working with strings. Understanding how to declare and use strings is essential for building interactive web applications.

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// Declaring string variables let userName = "Alice"; let greeting = 'Hello, world!'; let instruction = `Please enter your password.`; // Basic string assignment let message = "Welcome, " + userName + "!"; // "Welcome, Alice!" console.log(message);
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In JavaScript, strings are immutable, which means that once a string is created, its contents cannot be changed directly. If you modify a string, such as by combining it with another string or changing a character, JavaScript actually creates a new string in memory and assigns it to your variable. This immutability matters because it affects performance and behavior when working with string operations. For example, methods like toUpperCase() or replace() do not change the original string; instead, they return a new string with the desired changes. Keeping this in mind is important when you want to update or manipulate strings in your programs.

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Strings are a fundamental data type in JavaScript. A string is a sequence of characters, such as letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces, enclosed within single quotes (' '), double quotes (" "), or backticks ( ). Strings are used everywhere in JavaScript, from storing user input and displaying messages to working with data and interacting with APIs. For example, when you prompt a user for their name, display a welcome message, or handle data from a form, you are working with strings. Understanding how to declare and use strings is essential for building interactive web applications.

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// Declaring string variables let userName = "Alice"; let greeting = 'Hello, world!'; let instruction = `Please enter your password.`; // Basic string assignment let message = "Welcome, " + userName + "!"; // "Welcome, Alice!" console.log(message);
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In JavaScript, strings are immutable, which means that once a string is created, its contents cannot be changed directly. If you modify a string, such as by combining it with another string or changing a character, JavaScript actually creates a new string in memory and assigns it to your variable. This immutability matters because it affects performance and behavior when working with string operations. For example, methods like toUpperCase() or replace() do not change the original string; instead, they return a new string with the desired changes. Keeping this in mind is important when you want to update or manipulate strings in your programs.

question mark

Which of the following statements about JavaScript strings is correct?

Select the correct answer

Tout était clair ?

Comment pouvons-nous l'améliorer ?

Merci pour vos commentaires !

Section 1. Chapitre 3
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