Change value of string array at debug eclipse

Question

I have an application, but to test something, I need to change value of a String[].

But when I do it using change value in variables tab, everytime it gives error.

I have tried using :

{"string1", "string2"}

["string1", "string2"]

[string1, string2]

etc. But had no luck. Can anybody plese tell how to do this?

Saurabh Batra · Accepted Answer · 2017-09-12 10:41:31Z

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See, you can't actually add(change) value in array while debugging.

But there is a work around, you need to assign new string array to this reference like,

new String[]{"string1", "string2"};

But this will remove old entries, so if you want to only add new values best way is to, copy old values from the variables tab.

new String[]{old values..., "string1", "string2"};

answered Apr 24, 2014 at 13:33

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Thank you, that's perfect. Just don't forget the semi-colon to terminate the end, as Eclipse is expecting a valid Java Statement.

gsamaras · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-06 12:37:35Z

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Use below command in the change value window.

return new String[]{"new string"};

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answered May 6, 2015 at 12:20

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