Summary

    A string is a set of characters. Strings are usually received from other avatars or notecards. Strings are how the Linden Scripting Language represents text. The Linden Scripting Language provides many built in functions to handle strings.

    Strings can be read from notecards. A notecard is essentially a file that is attached to an object. Notecards are commonly used to hold configuration information for scripts. Strings read in from notecards are usually parsed to obtain the configuration information.

    So far our scripts have performed basic communication. These scripts “say” things to the world around then. Scripts can also listen and send instant messages, as well as other forms of communication. Communication will be covered in the next chapter.