Question

I was wondering what is the maximum capacity of string builder (or stringbuffer)

I have a static variable in my Android app and it is supposed to hold log string. I the maximum it is holding is 130 lines and about 10000 character. I if i append more to it, but it just does not show (no error no exception)

So I was wondering if there is some sort of limitation placed in string builder or imposed by android on static variables length?

Thank you very much

Answer 1

It’s not limitation of StringBuilder, but limitation of the widget you are showing the text on! For example if you are showing the long text on a TextView, then you should consider using this line:

textView.setFilters(new InputFilter[] { new InputFilter.LengthFilter(
            263000) }) // or any other large number that is enough for you

I read somewhere that this problem is specific to some devices only.