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docs: Add comparison of toString(), printf(), and custom printDetails() usage
WHAT the file contains: - A comparison table outlining three different approaches for object display in Java: 1. **toString()** 2. **printf()** 3. **printDetails()** - Each row lists pros and recommended usage scenarios. WHY this matters: - Helps decide the best method for printing/debugging object information. - Provides clarity between reusable overrides (`toString()`), formatting needs (`printf()`), and explicit helper methods (`printDetails()`). - Useful as a quick reference for beginners learning object display strategies. HOW it is structured: 1. Markdown table with three columns: - **Method** → name of the approach. - **Pros** → advantages of each method. - **When to Use** → suggested scenarios for applying them. 2. Highlights `toString()` as the **best general practice** due to reusability. Tips & gotchas: - Overriding `toString()` is standard, but avoid exposing sensitive data in its output. - `printf()` requires format specifiers (`%s`, `%d`, etc.) and works best for tabular or aligned output. - `printDetails()` (custom void method) is clear but less reusable than `toString()`. Use-cases: - Documentation for Java beginners deciding how to output object state. - Quick guide for interview preparation or coding best practices. - Can be included in project guidelines to standardize debugging practices. Short key: docs-object-display-methods-comparison. Signed-off-by: https://github.com/Someshdiwan <[email protected]>
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Which One Should You Use?
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| Method | Pros | When to Use |
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| toString() (Best) | Cleaner, reusable, easy to debug | If you need structured output often |
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| printf() | Better formatting | When you need aligned columns |
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| printDetails() | Simple and separate | If you prefer explicit method calls |

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