Comparing Objects with the Equals Method

Comparing Objects

To compare objects, you will want to use a method. The equals method, which is avaiable for all classes, can be used. Not all classes have a specific implementation of the equals method, so you will want to look at the API to see if there is an implementation for the class.

String Class Equals Method

boolean equals(Object anObject)

This method returns

• true if the value of this String is the same as the String value of anObject. NOTE: All classes extend the Object class, meaning a String is an Object.
• false if the value of this String is not the same as theString value of anObject.

LocalDate Class Equals Method

boolean equals(Object obj)

This method returns

• true if the value of this LocalDate has the same date as obj.
• false if the value of this LocalDate does not have the same date as obj.

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