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How would you explain a common beginner mistake when using = and == in a Java interview?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Variables and Data Types
Java: Variables and Data Types
Answer
= is for assignment; == is for comparison.
In Java, = assigns a value to a variable, whereas == checks if two values are equal. Confusing these can lead to logical errors, such as unintentionally changing a variable's value instead of comparing it.
In Java, = assigns a value to a variable, whereas == checks if two values are equal. Confusing these can lead to logical errors, such as unintentionally changing a variable's value instead of comparing it.
Topics: Core Java Java Variables and Data Types