❮ String Methods
Example
String myStr = "Hello";
System.out.println(myStr.startsWith("Hel")); // true
System.out.println(myStr.startsWith("llo")); // false
System.out.println(myStr.startsWith("o")); // falseDefinition and Usage
The startsWith() method checks whether a string starts with the specified character(s).
Tip
Use the endsWith() method to check whether a string ends with the specified character(s).
Syntax
public boolean startsWith(String
chars )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| chars | A String , representing the character(s) to check for |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A boolean value: true - if the string starts with the specified character(s) false - if the string does not start with the specified character(s) |
|---|
- true - if the string starts with the specified character(s)
- false - if the string does not start with the specified character(s)