Mutable strings
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If you don't want to add a new string class like StringBuilder
, what about extending the existing String
class?
For example:
Normal immutable string: "A test string"
Mutable string: @"A test string"
, or $"A test string"
if you decided to use @
for verbatim strings.
Something like @"A test string"->Replace("test", "sample");
will be able to modify the string.
In Objeck, string literals are immutable and pooled. A programmer can modify a string instance but not a literal. The String
class tries to reduce object allocation when possible. For example, appending or inserting characters into a String
instance should not create a new instance.
Writing and testing a new string class is an effort. If you would like to start the implementation I will assist as needed.
Deferred, seeking community due to time constraints.