Mastering String Repetition in Perl

 In programming, you often need to repeat strings. For example, in Python, multiplying a string by a number repeats it:

print("4" * 4)
# Output: 4444

However, if you try a similar expression in Perl like print "4" * 4;, you get 16 instead of 4444. This is because Perl’s * operator is strictly for numerical multiplication. To repeat a string, Perl uses the x operator. Let’s explore how to achieve string repetition in Perl with some fresh examples to deepen your understanding.

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