What Defines the Existence and Space of Strings in Computer Memory?

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Strings in computer programming exist within the memory of a computer, specifically in a designated area known as "string space." This space is utilized for storing and manipulating sequences of characters, with no physical gaps between individual strings, only empty memory space. Strings are a fundamental data type essential for handling text-based data, defined by the programmer who assigns values and purposes to them. They do not possess a physical dimension but are a conceptual tool in programming.

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Pardon me. I claim ignorance. Where do strings 'exist'? Either? 'String Space'? If so, is there space between on string and the next? What, if anything 'fills' the 'void'(s)? How can strings be fundamental if they have to lay in (some) dimension(s)? Do strings define themselves? If not, what defines strings?
 
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Strings, in the context of computer programming, exist within the memory of a computer. They are a sequence of characters stored in a specific location within the computer's memory. This location is often referred to as the "string space", and it is where the computer stores and manipulates strings.

There is technically no physical space between strings, as they are simply a series of characters stored in memory. However, in a visual representation of strings, there may appear to be space between them.

As for what fills the void between strings, it is simply empty memory space. This space is not filled with any physical matter, but rather it is utilized for storing and organizing data.

Strings can be considered fundamental in the sense that they are a basic data type in computer programming. They are essential for storing and manipulating text-based data. However, they do not exist in a physical dimension. They are simply a concept and tool used in computer programming.

Strings do not define themselves. They are defined by the programmer who creates them and assigns values to them. In this sense, the programmer is the one who defines strings and their purpose within a program.
 

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