If I have 2 reference types, with the same value, does that mean only 1 object in memory
java, pointers
Solution
In your example they reference to the same object, because the strings are interned.
In general, usage of new creates new objects, thus using:
String str1 = new String("dave");
String str2 = new String("dave");
would create two different objects in the heap.
Problem
I'm new to Java and have read a conflicting statement to what I believe. Please consider the following code. ``` String str1 = "dave"; String str2 = "dave"; ``` Both str1 and str2, although unique variables, reference the exact same value. So, how many unique objects are created in memory? 1 or 2 and can some one explain why?