What is the distinction between V_Strings and Strings?

The distinction between V_Strings and Strings primarily lies in the nature of their data structure. V_Strings, or Variable-length Strings, are designed to accommodate variable-length strings with the possibility of holding multiple unique values within a single field. This allows V_Strings to handle complex datasets where you may want to store sets of unique entries without redundancy.

In contrast, Strings are typically used for fixed-length text entries. They do not enforce the uniqueness of values within the dataset, allowing for repeated entries. Therefore, while both data types can handle strings of text, V_Strings are specialized to store unique values whereas Strings do not inherently carry this uniqueness requirement.

Understanding this distinction is crucial when it comes to data integrity and structure, particularly when dealing with datasets that require unique identifiers or varied-length text entries.