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javaif-statementencryptionxor

Code used for decryption (java)


Would any one be able to explain what this code does?

if ((x >= 'A' && x <= 'Z') || (x >= 'a' && x <= 'z')){}

where x is an int. However I am not entirely sure how it works, would any one be able to provide me with an explanation? If anyone needs more details please comment below rather than down voting my question.


Solution

  • You can initialize an int with a char type because, the code of char can be represented with an int so for example :

    char x = 'A';
    int i = x;
    System.out.println((int)x);//this will print 65
    System.out.println(i);//this will print 65
    

    The code of char A is 65 so for that you can compare a char with int in your case : if ((x >= 'A' && x <= 'Z') || (x >= 'a' && x <= 'z')){} you can also take a look here Java - char, int conversions