A string literal is the representation of a string value within the source code of a computer program. There are numerous alternate notations for specifying string literals, and the exact notation depends on the individual programming language in question. Nevertheless, there are some general guidelines that most modern programming languages follow.
Specifically, most string literals can be specified using:
- declarative notation;
- whitespace delimiters (indentation);
- bracketed delimiters (quoting);
- escape characters; or
- a combination of some or all of the above
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