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Scala String equals() Method

By IncludeHelp Last updated : October 21, 2024

Description and Usage

The equals() method in Scala is used to compare the given strings and return a Boolean value based on the comparison. The strings can be string or any other object.

Syntax

stringObj1.equals(stringObj2)

Parameters

The method accepts a single parameter which is a string or object which is to be compared with.

Return Value

It returns a Boolean value based on the comparison of the strings.

Example 1: Compare two strings in Scala

object myObject {
    def main(args: Array[String]) {
        val string1 = "Scala"
        println("The strings are '" + string1 + "' , 'scala'")
    
        val isEqual = string1.equals("scala")
    
        if(isEqual)
            println("The strings are equal!")
        else 
            println("The strings are not equal!")
    }
}

Output

The strings are 'Scala' , 'scala'
The strings are not equal!

Example 2: Compare two string objects in Scala

object myObject {
    def main(args: Array[String]) {
        val string1 = "Scala"
        val string2 = "Scala"
    
        println("The strings are '" + string1 + "' , '" + string2 + "'" )
    
        val isEqual = string1.equals(string2)
    
        if(isEqual)
            println("The strings are equal!")
        else 
            println("The strings are not equal!")
    }
}

Output

The strings are 'Scala' , 'Scala'
The strings are equal!