Strict Equality (===)

A comparison that requires equal values and matching types without coercion.

What is Strict Equality (===) in JavaScript?

Strict Equality (===) — A comparison that requires equal values and matching types without coercion.

const enteredCode = "42";
const expectedCode = 42;
const matches = enteredCode === expectedCode;

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Updated September 27, 2026