JavaScript Equals: 2, 3 Equals Signs

Use two equals and three equals comparisons with strings and numbers.

Equals. In JavaScript we can compare things with two equals signs or three equals signs. There is a subtle difference here. But in most cases the two have the same effect.Strings

With three equals signs, the types of the two variables must be equal. With two equals signs, a conversion may occur in the browser.

An example. Here we have a string that stores digit characters (text). And we have a number that directly stores its integer value.

If 1: The two variables are considered equal with the "==" operator as the string is converted to a number.

If 2: The two variables are not equal here as they have different types. The inner block is not reached.

If 3: This evaluates to true as the two values have unequal types. This operator tests both types and values.

JavaScript program that uses equality comparisons var text = "800"; var number = 800; // Use type conversion with two equals. if (text == number) { console.log("OK"); } // Do not allow type conversion with 3 equals. if (text === number) { console.log("Not reached"); } // Use not equals with no type conversion. if (text !== number) { console.log("OK 2"); } Output OK OK 2

In programming, we try to reduce the number of steps needed. The best practice remains as before: use three equals signs when possible. A possible conversion is eliminated.

A brief summary. With three equals signs, we compare both the type and the value of two variables. With two equals signs, only the values are compared—conversions may occur.

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