title: String vs [String] in VB.Net
body: <p>I'm wondering what the difference is when declaring variables as such...</p>
  
  <pre><code>Dim something as String = Nothing
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>and</p>
  
  <pre><code>Dim something as [String] = String.Empty
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Specifically the difference between String and [String].</p>