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Jun 6, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding the Differences Between a.equals(b) and Objects.equals(a, b) in Java

This article explains how a.equals(b) behaves when a or b is null or an empty string, compares it with Objects.equals, and analyzes the underlying source code to clarify the differences between reference equality (a==b) and logical equality (a.equals(b)) in Java.