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What are wildcards?


In computer and programming, a wildcard is a character, word, or string that can be used!




Contents:

1.) ... placeholder in the file search!
2.) ... placeholder during programming!
3.) ... general placeholder!




1.) Placeholder in the file search!

* is a popular placeholder
For example, find files that begin with the word place 

"space*" 



More on this: ►► wildcards, compare characters, search and find (file exchange)! 

2.) Placeholder when programming!

To take up space until the storage space is needed. For example, a programmer may know that he needs a certain number of values ​​or variables, but does not yet know what to enter.

So you can use a placeholder as a temporary solution until a suitable value or variable can be assigned.

3.) Placeholder in general terms!

If someone in the tram, subway, bus, ... takes care of their seat, for example, it is also a placeholder that keeps your space free so that it is not occupied. And you don't have to drive standing up.







FAQ 91: Updated on: 2 September 2023 08:02 Windows
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  1. What does placeholder consist of do you need an overview of all placeholders?
  2. placeholder driver?
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