Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 07 - Java String Alternatives - StringBuffer and StringBuilder

The video tutorial discusses the limitations of Java's immutable string class, particularly in scenarios involving multiple concatenations, which lead to the creation of numerous string instances. To address this, Java offers alternatives like string buffer and string builder. String buffer is mutable and suitable for multithreading, but it can be slow in single-threaded scenarios. String builder, introduced in later Java versions, is similar to string buffer but optimized for single-threaded environments. The video emphasizes using string builder for non-thread-safe operations and string buffer for thread-safe operations.

What happens to the value inside a string buffer when you append a new value?

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In what scenarios should you prefer using string builder over string buffer?

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