How do strings work in Java?

Question

Java

Nowhere did I find a sensible explanation of the internal organization of strings in Java. In most other languages, a string is an array of characters. What are java strings?

Answer 1

Have you just tried to look at the source of the String class? As in other languages, String is a wrapper around an array of characters.

Answer 2

Java Strings are a String class. This is an immutable object. (in other words, every change creates a new object). The internal structure of this object should not excite you. It is hidden.
To work with strings at a low level, use C/C++