What is String Lab?
String manipulation is one of the most common tasks in programming. String Lab is a comprehensive toolkit for transforming, analyzing, and converting text strings. It includes case converters (camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case), encoding/decoding functions, character counters, and text analysis tools. Whether you're normalizing variable names, escaping strings for different contexts, or analyzing text content, String Lab provides the tools you need.
Why Use This Tool?
Developers constantly work with strings that need transformation: converting API response keys to JavaScript conventions, escaping strings for SQL or JSON, counting characters for validation limits, or generating URL slugs from titles. String Lab combines dozens of string utilities in one interface, eliminating the need to write one-off scripts or search for individual converters online.
How to Use String Lab
- Paste or type your text in the input area
- Select the transformation you want to apply
- See the result instantly in the output area
- Chain multiple transformations in sequence
- Copy the result or view character/word statistics
- Use keyboard shortcuts for common operations
Features
- Case conversion: camelCase, PascalCase, snake_case, kebab-case, CONSTANT_CASE
- Character counting with/without spaces
- Word, sentence, and paragraph counting
- String reversal and shuffling
- Escape/unescape for JSON, HTML, URL, regex, SQL
- Trim whitespace (leading, trailing, or all)
- Find and replace with regex support
- Unicode character inspection and code points
Common Use Cases
- Coding Standards: Convert variable names between naming conventions
- Content Writing: Count characters for social media limits
- Data Processing: Escape strings for safe database insertion
- SEO: Generate URL slugs from page titles
- Debugging: Inspect string content including invisible characters
Tips & Best Practices
- ✓ Use kebab-case for URLs and CSS classes, camelCase for JavaScript
- ✓ Always escape user input before inserting into SQL or HTML
- ✓ Check for invisible characters (zero-width spaces) when strings seem identical but aren not
- ✓ Use the Unicode inspector to identify problematic characters
How It Compares to Alternatives
Text transformation sites like convertcase.net focus on case conversion only. String Lab combines case conversion, encoding, escaping, and analysis in one tool. Unlike online converters that may log input, String Lab processes everything locally in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert text to camelCase?
Paste your text and click "camelCase". Works with any input format - spaces, underscores, hyphens, or mixed case. Also supports PascalCase, snake_case, kebab-case, and CONSTANT_CASE.
How do I count characters and words?
Paste your text and see instant stats: character count (with/without spaces), word count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
Can I escape/unescape strings?
Yes! Escape for JSON, HTML, URL, regex, or SQL. Unescape reverses the process. Perfect for preparing strings for different contexts.
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