Flash cards
Review the key moves
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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java String equals() Method?
Lesson checks
Practice each idea before moving on
Short Mimo-style checks built from this lesson's code, terms, and sequence.
1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
___ myStr1 = "Hello";3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The equals() method compares two strings, and returns true if the strings are equal, and false if not.
Definition and Usage
Java String equals() Method
❮ String Methods
Example
String myStr1 = "Hello";
String myStr2 = "Hello";
String myStr3 = "Another String";
System.out.println(myStr1.equals(myStr2)); // Returns true because they are equal
System.out.println(myStr1.equals(myStr3)); // falseDefinition and Usage
The equals() method compares two strings, and returns true if the strings are equal, and false if not.
Tip
Use the compareTo() method to compare two strings lexicographically.
Syntax
public boolean equals(Object
anotherObject )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| anotherObject | An Object , representing the other string to be compared |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A boolean value: true - if the strings are equal false - if the strings are not equal |
|---|---|
| Overrides: | equals in class Object |
- true - if the strings are equal
- false - if the strings are not equal