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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Basic Android Programming Using Empty Strings

Posted by Taylor DiModica
Taylor DiModica
1,192 Points

I do not understand how to initialize the empty strings

I do not understand how to initialize the empty strings in this test can someone please explain it a little more clear!

EmptyStrings.java 
String title;
String author;

1 Answer

Cory Madden
Cory Madden
7,120 Points
Cory Madden
Cory Madden
7,120 Points

To initialize a variable means to give it an initial value.

String someString = "";