Any Issues if I use toLong instead of new Long() to convert string Long
<p>Can any one tell me the difference between <code>toLong()</code> and <code>new Long(String)</code>? Are there any differences in performance between the two?</p>

<p>Example : <code>String str="1236";</code></p>

<p><code>Long val=str.toLong();</code></p>

<p>OR</p>

<p><code>Long val=new Long(str);</code></p>

<p>Which one is better usage and give me the differences?</p>
