The toString() method in java

 toString
 
public String toString()
 
    Returns a string representation of the object. In general, 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.
 
    The toString method for class Object returns a string consisting of the name of the class of which the object is an instance, the at-sign character `@', and the unsigned hexadecimal representation of the hash code of the object. In other words, this method returns a string equal to the value of:
 
         getClass().getName() + '@' + Integer.toHexString(hashCode())
 
 
    Returns:
        a string representation of the object.