StringBuffer reset to null

[itchyII]

Hi! Can anyone tell me if there is a way that I can reset a StringBuffer to a null value after I have used it, so I can re-use the same StringBuffer further on in the program? Or do I have to release it and create a new one? If this is the case, I am not sure how to release it. I am new to Java but have experience with C/C++. I am looking for a simple way, nothing too in depth!

Thanks
ItchyII

 

[pipk]

try using the StringBuffer.Delete(int startIndex, int endIndex) method.

 

[wushutwist]

An example would be:

StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer("test");
System.out.println(sb);
sb.delete(0,sb.length());
System.out.println(sb);

Wushutwist

 

[itchyII]

That's exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks!