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Understanding JavaScript's `==` and `===`: Equality and Identity
July 1, 2024, 8 a.m. | Manthan Ankolekar
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In JavaScript, understanding the differences between == and === is crucial for writing effective and bug-free code. Both operators are used to compare values, but they do so in distinct ways, leading to different outcomes. Let's delve into what sets these two operators apart and when to use each.
== (Equality Operator)
The == operator, also known as the equality operator, compares two values for equality after converting both values to a common type. This process is called type coercion. …
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