Converting a String object to TEXT object in hadoop

Question

How do I convert a String object to a Text object in hadoop without using a constructor? There is a Text to String method available, but I couldn't find a String to Text method.

Answer 1

Text text = new Text("your-string");

or

Text text = new Text();
text.set("your-string");

Answer 2

Text class constructor has this provision. Click here .

OR

You can use Text.set(String) method..