Topic Name

Subtopic Name

Learning Outcome

5

Work with Java Time API for dates and time.

4

Use StringBuilder/StringBuffer methods for editing strings.

3

Apply common String methods.

2

Learn the difference between StringBuilder and StringBuffer.

1

Understand String, StringBuilder, and StringBuffer hierarchy.

Hierarchy of String Class

java.lang.object

String

String

Buffer

String

Builder

The String class is a core component of the java.lang package.

Extends Object

String directly inherits from Object

Implements CharSequence for character handling

Implements Interfaces

Sibling Relationship

String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder are siblings

What is StringBuffer?

StringBuffer is a mutable sequence of characters. Unlike String, it can be modified. It provides thread-safety through synchronized methods.

Key Features

Thread-Safe (Synchronized)

All methods are synchronized, making it suitable for multi-threaded applications.

Performance Trade-off

Synchronization introduces a slight performance overhead compared to StringBuilder.

public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {

// Creating a StringBuilder object

StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("Java");

 

// Modifying content without new object

sb.append(" Programming");

 

System.out.println(sb);

}

}

StringBuffer Example

What is StringBuilder?

StringBuilder is a mutable sequence of characters. Unlike StringBuffer, it is not synchronized, making it faster & efficient for single-threaded operations.

Key Features

Mutability

Methods like append(), insert(), or delete() modify the object in-place.

Not Thread-Safe

StringBuilder does not synchronize its methods, making it unsuitable for multi-threaded environments.

StringBuilder Example

public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {

// Creating a StringBuilder object

StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("Java");

 

// Modifying content without new object

sb.append(" Programming");

 

System.out.println(sb);

}

}

Core Concepts (Slide 6)

Core Concepts (Slide 6)

Core Concepts (Slide 6)

Core Concepts (Slide 7)

Core Concepts (.....Slide N-3)

Summary

3

Mutable and thread-safe, best for multi-threaded environments.

2

StringBuilder: Mutable, fast, but not thread-safe

1

String: Immutable, thread-safe, best for fixed or changed data.

Quiz

Which method is used to add text at the end of a StringBuilder object?

A.  add()

B. append()

C. insert()

D. concat()

Which method is used to add text at the end of a StringBuilder object?

A.  add()

B. append()

C. insert()

D. concat()

Quiz-Answer

String Mastery

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