DevX Tips Bank: String Manipulation

Using the String.join Method to Concatenate Strings

Language: .NET, Expertise: Intermediate - Learn how to use the …

Check Whether a String Contains Another String

Language: .NET, Expertise: Intermediate - Learn how to perform a valid …

Case Insensitive Comparison of Two Strings

Language: .NET, Expertise: Intermediate - We often compare two strings …

Avoid the XML Encoding Trap

Language: Java, Expertise: Beginner - Learn why it is not a good idea …

Easily Create a String of Repeated Characters

Language: .NET, Expertise: Intermediate - Use the string class's …

A Simple Password-Checking Routine

Here's a simple password-checking routine that ensures that the user-entered password …

Convert a Delimited String to a Generic List<string>

Split the string at the delimiter and then add each item to a new string list.

Using String.split(String) vs. Using a StringTokenizer

It's not always safe to use String.split(String). Consider using the String …

Comparing Constant Strings with String Variables

Avoid NullPointerExceptions by comparing string constants with string variables—not …

Displaying Embedded Newline Characters from ASP.NET Resource Files

Embedded newline (\n) characters don't display properly in the browser, but a …

Create an XML File or XmlDocument Directly from a StringBuilder

Creating an XML file (or XmlDocument object) using a StringBuilder is easier than working …

Build a Custom Formatter for a Java.util.logging Logger

See how to develop a custom log formatter and customize the formatter for your logging …

Handling Null Session and Request Variables

In ASP.NET, if you try to use a session or request variable before it has been set, you'll …

Use GetBetween to Parse a String Between Two Strings

This tips shows how to use GetBetween to parse a String between …

Truncate a Path String

Currently, there is no .NET class that provides this functionality. The workaround is to …