String in Javascript-tutorial
In JavaScript, a String is a sequence of characters used to represent text.
Strings are one of the most commonly used data types and are enclosed in
- Single quotes (' '),
- Double quotes (" "), or
- Backticks (` `) for template literals.
Ways to Create a String in JavaScript
JavaScript offers two main ways to create strings
String Literal
This is the simplest and most commonly used method to define a string.
Syntax:
JavaScript offers two main ways to create strings
- String Literal
- String Object (using new keyword)
String Literal
This is the simplest and most commonly used method to define a string.
Syntax:
var stringName = "Your string value";Example:
<!DOCTYPE html><html>
<body> <script> var str = "Welcome to Quipoin"; document.write(str); </script></body>
</html>Output
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String Object (using new keyword)
You can also crate a string by instantiating the String object using the new keyword.
Syntax:
var stringName = new String("Your string value");Example:
<!DOCTYPE html><html>
<body> <script> var stringname = new String("hello javascript string"); document.write(stringname); </script></body>
</html>Output
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Tip: While both methods create a string, using string literals is recommended because they are simpler and more efficient.