Steven Giesel • 1/10/2024

Const strings are not so const after all

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This technical article delves into the behavior of const strings in C#/.NET, explaining how the compiler handles them via string interning and compile-time replacement. It demonstrates, using unsafe code, how the memory content of these supposedly constant strings can be altered, revealing the underlying mechanics and potential pitfalls.

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