Why output is false?

Question

public class Program
{

public static void main(String[] args) {
String s1="hello";
String s2=new String ("hello");
if(s1==s2)
System.out.println ("true");
else
System.out.println("false");
}
}

Answer 1

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/513832/how-do-i-compare-strings-in-java

Answer 2

Thank you Serena and others🙃

Answer 3

cause they are different objects

i updated your code please check the link to see

https://code.sololearn.com/c3gQ5wPQ9wja/?ref=app

Answer 4

On that code, you are actually comparing two different variables that is why you get that 'false'. Instead use the equals method. like the syntax below

if(s1.equals(s2))
{
System.out.println("true");
}
else
{
System.out.println("false");
}

Answer 5

Nice and clear Serena Yvonne thanks!

Answer 6

great explanation @Serena Yvonne 🖒