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Why is `==` risky when comparing two `Integer` objects?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Wrapper Types and Autoboxing
Java: Wrapper Types and Autoboxing
Answer
`==` compares object references, not reliable numeric equality.
Wrapper objects can look like primitives while still following object identity rules. When you mean value comparison, use `equals()` or compare primitives explicitly.
Wrapper objects can look like primitives while still following object identity rules. When you mean value comparison, use `equals()` or compare primitives explicitly.
Topics: Core Java Java Wrapper Types and Autoboxing