🧬 The DNA of Zig Strings: Bytes, Slices, and UTF-8 In the Zig programming language, strings are not a primitive type but rather a concept built upon more fundamental elements. This approach provides both power and flexibility, but it requires a deeper understanding to master. Let’s unravel the intricacies of Zig strings layer by layer. 1. The Fundamental Building Block: u8 At the most basic level, Zig strings are arrays or slices of u8 - 8-bit unsigned integers.