String vs. &str (opens in new tab)

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3 pointssulami1y ago2 comments

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> This means it has a known size (The same as a usize.)

Double that of a usize, since str is an unsized type and needs a fat pointer.

For sure one of the more concise and practical guides I've seen on the topic. Substrings make for a fantastic Northstar example.

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3 pointssulami1y ago2 comments

> This means it has a known size (The same as a usize.)

Double that of a usize, since str is an unsized type and needs a fat pointer.

For sure one of the more concise and practical guides I've seen on the topic. Substrings make for a fantastic Northstar example.

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