Java String startsWith

The java string startsWith() method checks if this string starts with given prefix. It returns true if this string starts with given prefix else returns false.

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Signature

The syntax or signature of startWith() method is given below.

1. public boolean startsWith(String prefix)  
2. public boolean startsWith(String prefix, int offset)  

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Parameter

prefix : Sequence of character

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Returns

true or false

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Java String startsWith() method example

1. public class StartsWithExample{  
2. public static void main(String args[]){  
3. String s1="java string split method by javatpoint";  
4. System.out.println(s1.startsWith("ja"));  
5. System.out.println(s1.startsWith("java string"));  
6. }}  

Output:

true
true