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Convert a String to Character Array in Java
Java provides many ways to convert a `String` to `char` Array (`char[]`).
A `String` can be converted to a `char` Array in several ways. The most straightforward method is to use the `toCharArray()` method of the `String` class. This method returns a `char[]` array which is a copy of the characters in the `String`.
Another approach is to loop through each character of the `String` and assign it to the corresponding index of the `char` array.
The third approach is to use the `StringReader` class which provides a method called `read()` which reads the `String` into a character array.
The fourth approach is to use the `getChars()` method of the `String` class which reads a sequence of characters into a character array.
Finally, the last approach is to use the `StringBuffer` class which provides a method called `getChars()` which reads a sequence of characters into a character array.
In this article, we will discuss the different ways of converting a `String` to a `char` Array in Java. We will discuss the various methods available, their advantages and disadvantages, and provide code examples for each.
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Algorithm:
1. Create an empty character array.
2. Loop through the string and copy each character to the character array.
3. Return the character array.
Sample Code:
```
public static char[] convertStringToCharArray(String input) {
char[] charArray = new char[input.length()];
for (int i = 0; i < input.length(); i++) {
charArray[i] = input.charAt(i);
}
return charArray;
}
```