Difference between revisions of "The toString() method in java"
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+ | the toString method returns a string that "textually represents" this object. | ||
+ | The result should be a concise but informative representation that is easy for a person to read. | ||
+ | It is recommended that all subclasses override this method. | ||
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+ | of the class of which the object is an instance, the at-sign character `@', and the | ||
+ | this method returns a string equal to the value of: | ||
getClass().getName() + '@' + Integer.toHexString(hashCode()) | getClass().getName() + '@' + Integer.toHexString(hashCode()) |
Latest revision as of 21:28, 17 July 2015
toString public String toString() Returns a string representation of the object. the toString method returns a string that "textually represents" this object. The result should be a concise but informative representation that is easy for a person to read. It is recommended that all subclasses override this method. of the class of which the object is an instance, the at-sign character `@', and the this method returns a string equal to the value of: getClass().getName() + '@' + Integer.toHexString(hashCode()) Returns: a string representation of the object.