equals()

A method used to test whether two objects have equal content.

What does equals() do in Java?

equals() — A method used to test whether two objects have equal content.

class AnswerChecker {
    boolean isYes(String answer) {
        return answer.equalsIgnoreCase("yes");
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026