Could someone explain why in Java System.out.println(originalName == name) equals true?

Question

class MyClass {
public static void main(String[ ] args) {
String originalName = "Alex";
String name = "Alex";
System.out.println(originalName == name); // false
System.out.println(originalName.equals(name)); // True
}
}
I thought System.out.println(originalName == name); had to be false.
Thank you in advance

Answer 1

Its because there both the same String object in string pool try String name = new String("Alex"); and compare them...

Answer 2

Thank you all very much for you quick response. I'm starting to dig into strings, string pool, etc.

Answer 3

Easy way to remember:
== comparison operator should only be used with primitive types (int, float, char and the like).
To compare objects, including String or boxed numbers such as Integer, Double, etc you must always use the equals method.

Answer 4

== is an operator that compares if both variables shared the same address in memory. A check wether both strings refers to the same instance
.equals() is a function that compares if both variables have the same value "Alex"

Answer 5

https://code.sololearn.com/cZms6c3vg2w3/?ref=app

Answer 6

Kazantsev Alexander don't dig too deep into java you will lose your mind 😄