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Re: Counted string

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Matthias Koch wrote:
> > Marek Brunda wrote:
> > Hi, can anyone explain me, what's wrong with counted strings? Maybe it's a stupid
> > question, but I've never understood it. Thanks
>
> With addr-length strings it is possible to get a token or cut something else out
> without the need to change the underlying memory. Manipulation of counted strings
> always need a change in the buffer itself. If this is no concern, then both can be
> equally fine.

There are no "address length strings" in ANS Forth - only "address length" operations.
Retrieving and storing strings is left to the programmer.

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