C# string (Text)
The string
data type is used to store a sequence of characters (text). Strings in C# are immutable, meaning that their values cannot be changed once they are created. Strings are enclosed in double quotes, such as "Hello"
.
Key Concepts
- A
string
represents a sequence of Unicode characters. - Strings are immutable in C#, meaning any modification creates a new string.
- They are often used for representing text, including user input and messages.
Example of Using a string
Code Example
// Declare a string variable
string myString = "Hello, World!";
// Output the string to the console
Console.WriteLine(myString);
Output:
Hello, World!
Code Explanation: The string
variable myString
is initialized with the text "Hello, World!"
. It is printed using the Console.WriteLine()
method.
Output Explanation: The text "Hello, World!"
is displayed on the console, which is the value assigned to myString
.