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Cognitive Technology Team
Cognitive Technology Team
Jun 3, 2023 · Fundamentals

Why Not to Use Object.equals() for Comparing Arrays in Java

Using Object.equals() to compare Java arrays only checks reference equality, leading to false results, so developers should use java.util.Arrays.equals for content comparison and be aware of equals/hashCode overrides, as illustrated with examples and the java.util.Objects utility.

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Why Not to Use Object.equals() for Comparing Arrays in Java