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Is there any ACTUAL difference between String Object and String Literal in JavaScript ??

I have already googled it but didnt find any appropriate answers. I didn't chatgpt it cause it would give me similar results ......

22nd Nov 2023, 3:26 PM
Om Hujband
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What is the inappropriate answer for you? :) Let's give it a shot. ChatGPT: In JavaScript, a string literal is a sequence of characters enclosed in single ('') or double ("") quotes. For example: let literalString = 'Hello, World!'; On the other hand, a string object is created using the `String` constructor. For instance: let stringObject = new String('Hello, World!'); While both represent strings, there are key differences. A string literal is a primitive value, while a string object is an instance of the `String` object wrapper. String literals have certain optimizations and are generally more efficient, so it's common to use string literals in most situations. In most cases, using string literals is preferred for simplicity and performance.
22nd Nov 2023, 4:49 PM
Tibor Santa
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In my opinion ChatGPT gives a correct factual summary, but if you want to really investigate the intricacies and dark secrets of Javascript, you should consult the reference manual, where everything is explained in detail. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/String#string_primitives_and_string_objects
22nd Nov 2023, 7:43 PM
Tibor Santa
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