Explain me this code ????

Question

@Override
public boolean equals(Object obj) {
if (this == obj)
return true;
if (obj == null)
return false;
if (getClass() != obj.getClass())
return false;
Animal other = (Animal) obj;
if (name == null) {
if (other.name != null)
return false;
} else if (!name.equals(other.name))
return false;
return true;
}
}

Answer 1

What is not clear?

Answer 2

! means not

Answer 3

https://code.sololearn.com/cK2H7CdVEq45/?ref=app

In the comments you will find resources about the equals method.

Answer 4

Else if(!name.equal.......

Answer 5

@overide is not used then is are in problem

Answer 6

What is not clear for you ?

Answer 7

thisobj.equals(obj)
method compare thisobj with obj.

if it is same object -> end
if obj is not null and has same class Animal or extended,
and thisobj has stored name
then can check if obj has stored same name