suresh What is the difference between the == operator and the equals() method in Java?
In Java, the == operator is used to compare the reference values of two objects, while the equals() method is used to compare the contents or values of two objects. When using the == operator with reference types, it checks if the two variables point to the same memory location, whereas the equals() method compares the actual data contained in the objects.
It's important to note that for objects, the equals() method needs to be overridden in the class definition to provide a meaningful comparison based on the object's content. By default, the equals() method simply compares memory locations, similar to the == operator.
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