How to create a static array of strings?

Question

Note This question contains syntax that predates Rust 1.0. The code is invalid, but the concepts are still relevant.

How do

Answer 1

Another way to do it nowadays is:

const A: &'static str = "Apples";
const B: &'static str = "Oranges";
const AB: [&'static str; 2] = [A, B]; // or ["Apples", "Oranges"]