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http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30855 [lang] Additional constructor for EqualsBuilder and isEquals member access. ------- Additional Comments From [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2004-10-20 23:27 ------- I agree with Gary. Again, this is a simple addition. Also, the client currently does not only have to write: if (this == other) { return true; } return new EqualsBuilder().append(....... in fact, they have to write: if (comparisonObject == thisObject) { return true; } else if ((comparisonObject == null) || (comparisonObject.getClass() != thisObject.getClass()) { return false; } return new EqualsBuilder().append(....... This leaves a lot of room for error, and it's definitely required code for properly implementing equals(). As mentioned earlier, doing the previously recommended "instanceof" comparison is incorrect, but unfortunately, most developers continue to use this technique. By providing this alternative implementation, you would eliminate such errors. Regards, Ari --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
