StringBuffer vs StringBuilder

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The Question

What is the difference between StringBuffer and StringBuilder?

What a Strong Answer Covers

• StringBuffer synchronized/thread-safe
• StringBuilder not synchronized
• StringBuilder faster
• StringBuffer Java 1.0 vs StringBuilder Java 1.5

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