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16.1.1 Implications of Strings Being Arrays

Since all strings are arrays, all rules which apply generally to arrays also apply to strings. See Section 15.1 (Array Concepts).

For example, strings can have fill pointers, and strings are also subject to the rules of element type upgrading that apply to arrays.


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