Reference for Wiring version 0024+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Class

String

Name

startsWith()

Examples
String str1 = String("CCCP");
String str2 = String("CC");
// Tests to see if str1 starts with str2
if(str1.startsWith(str2) == true) {
  Serial.println("Starts with");  // The string starts with so this line will print
} else {
  Serial.println("don't");
}
Description Tests if this string starts with the specified string. Returns true if the string starts with the specified string and false if not.
Syntax
startsWith(str)
startsWith(str, offset)
Parameters
str String: any valid character string
offset int: beginning at a specified index
Returns boolean
Usage Application
Updated on November 01, 2009 01:01:41pm PST

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