Inverse function of string

[HJH]

Hi

what is the inverse function of string.

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(string 'hello)

gives back

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"hello"

.

If I have a string how do I get a corresponding atom assuming the atom has no spaces.

A note (or link) in the documentation under the entry string would be helpful.

A similar question: how do I test strings for equality?


Thank you for the answer in advance.

HJH

[Sammo]

Hello HJH,

(symbol "hello") --> hello
(sym "hello") --> hello
(symbol "Hello") --> Hello
(sym "Hello") --> Hello

The symbols 'hello' and 'Hello' are distinct. The names 'sym' and 'symbol' are two ways of specifying the same function.

(= "hello" "hello") --> true
(= "hello" "Hello") --> nil

-- Sam