== (equality) \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### == (equality)
Examples |
    int a = 23;
    int b = 23;
    if(a == b) {
      println("variables a and b are equal");
    }
Description | Determines if two values are equivalent. The equality operator is different from the assignment operator. Note that when comparing String objects, you must use the equals() method instead of == to compare their contents. See the reference for String or the troubleshooting note for more explanation.
Syntax |
    value1 == value2
Parameters |
value1 | int, float, char, byte, boolean
value2 | int, float, char, byte, boolean
Usage | Web & Application
Related | > (greater than) < (less than) >= (greater than or equal to) <= (less than or equal to) != (inequality)

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT