Boolean comparison

Dec 19, 2003 19:55:00

Why would
if( new Boolean("true") == new Boolean("true"))
be false?

Dec 19, 2003 20:01:00

Hi Geeta. The == operator checks to see if two objects are one of the same at the heap. The "new" operator was used for each operand thus creating two distinct objects. Using ".equals(..)" will result to true.

Dec 19, 2003 20:26:00

Oh! how could i miss that!!! I guess, i've studied alot and its time for me to sleep. Tomorrow is the BIG day :-)

Dec 19, 2003 20:35:00

Your exam is tomorrow? Good luck Geeta!

Dec 19, 2003 22:02:00

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