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Is it possible to convert a String to long without using java's built in function?





For instance:







String s = "35";

long ans = Long.parseLong(s);







How can you carry out the same task without using java's Long.parseLong function


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  1. Tips For AllFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    You could write your own parser

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  2. Tips For AllFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Yes, it is possible. Just do it the traditional way. Use String.charAt() to get each character from the units place onwards and then multiply by a factor of 10 and keep summing till you reach the start of the string. Of course, you have to take care of special cases.

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  3. Tips For AllFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Yes you need to treat the String as a primitive character array. Then you need to construct a Long based on the index values.

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