fun CharSequence.drop(n: Int): CharSequence
Returns a subsequence of this char sequence with the first n characters removed.
import kotlin.test.*
fun main(args: Array<String>) {
//sampleStart
val string = "<<<First Grade>>>"
println(string.drop(6)) // st Grade>>>
println(string.dropLast(6)) // <<<First Gr
println(string.dropWhile { !it.isLetter() }) // First Grade>>>
println(string.dropLastWhile { !it.isLetter() }) // <<<First Grade
//sampleEnd
} IllegalArgumentException - if n is negative.
fun String.drop(n: Int): String
Returns a string with the first n characters removed.
import kotlin.test.*
fun main(args: Array<String>) {
//sampleStart
val string = "<<<First Grade>>>"
println(string.drop(6)) // st Grade>>>
println(string.dropLast(6)) // <<<First Gr
println(string.dropWhile { !it.isLetter() }) // First Grade>>>
println(string.dropLastWhile { !it.isLetter() }) // <<<First Grade
//sampleEnd
} IllegalArgumentException - if n is negative.
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