Modern Java · interview question
How does the Java compiler handle whitespace at the end of each line in a text block?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Trailing whitespace is retained as is.
Why
In Java text blocks, trailing whitespace is retained. This is important to consider when formatting text blocks for outputs where whitespace may affect the result, such as in formatted text or data.
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