What is the better approach to convert primitive data type into String

Question

I can convert an integer into string using

String s = \"\" + 4; // correct, but poor style
or
String u = Integer.toString(4); // this is good

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Answer 1

The string-concatenation way creates an extra object (that then gets GCed), that is one reason why it's considered "poorer". Plus it is trickier and less readable, which as Jon Skeet points out is usually a bigger consideration.