Java String equals() Method
Example
Compare strings to find out if they are equal:
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:
|
|---|---|
| Overrides: | equals in class Object |
❮ String Methods
