Huy wrote:
> I've been unable to find information clarifying this but. What is the
> difference between 'somestring' and "somestring"? When I use type() it
> still reports as string. If there is a difference could someone point
> me to documentation or explain when to use and when not to? Hope I
> sound clear.
>
It's just easier to have two permitted string quotes. That way, if your
string has an apostrophe in it you can say
s = "it's"
and if it has a double quote in it you can say
s = 'The double quote (") rules'
So there's really no difference at all. You can also use escaping to
achieve the same end:
s = "The double quote (\") rules"
if you prefer.
regards
Steve
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