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  Reference for Processing (BETA) version 91+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.  
Class   String
   
Name  

equals()

   
Examples   
String str1 = "CCCP"; 
String str2 = "CCCP"; 
// Tests to see if str1 is equal to str2 
if(str1.equals(str2) == true) { 
  println("Equal");  // They are equal so this line will print 
} else { 
  println("Not equal"); 
}

Description   Compares two strings to see if they are the same. This method is necessary because it's not possible to compare strings using the equality operator (==). Returns true if the strings are the same and false if they are not.
   
Syntax   
equals(str)
   
Parameters  
str   String: any valid String
   
Returns   Boolean
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
 
 






    
 
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