why charsequence, instead of string? [duplicate]

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while looking at the description of the method:

setMultiChoiceItems(CharSequence[] items, boolean[] checkedItems, DialogInterface.OnMultiChoiceClickListener listener) ,

i was thinking that why can't we use an array of "string" type as a first argument of the method. Because acc. to the description of the method, charsequence[]= the text of the items to be displayed in the list. So, can't we use here a string array?

Here's the actual dup: What is the difference between CharSequence[] and a String[]? — Brent Bradburn
– Brent Bradburn, Commented Feb 13, 2018 at 20:52

Thilo · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-07 04:55:26Z

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But you can use a String[] here, too.

CharSequence is an interface that String implements.

answered Jun 7, 2013 at 4:55

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