Enough Java.lang.String to Hang Ourselves

Explore the intricacies of Java's String class in this 50-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Delve into performance comparisons between string concatenation methods, memory optimization techniques like string interning and deduplication, and the impact of Java 9 on string memory usage. Discover the limits of constant and dynamic strings, compare the efficiency of StringBuilder versus string concatenation, and understand the role of intrinsics in string operations. Investigate the true nature of string immutability and learn efficient substring creation methods. Gain valuable insights into Java string manipulation that will enhance your coding practices and application performance.