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    How did you know the syntax for string.Format (i.e. {0}) without knowing about string.Format? Commented May 16, 2012 at 20:21
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    @KirlWoll - Methods like Console.WriteLine allow for composite formatting. In other words, string.format can be used implicitly in many if not most cases. Many developers can use string.format and never even know it. msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/txafckwd.aspx Commented May 16, 2012 at 20:27
  • I once encountered a major performance issue because someone knew all about vfprintf, but had no idea sprintf existed... Commented May 16, 2012 at 20:34