toString()

A method that returns a readable text representation of an object.

What does toString() do in Java?

toString() — A method that returns a readable text representation of an object.

record Product(String name) {
}

class ProductCheck {
    boolean sameProduct(Product first, Product second) {
        return first.equals(second);
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026