On: Java 18 / JDK 18: General Availability

[LordDragonfang]

Python uses the `is` operator, which is semantically much more explicit (and arguably correct, though C#'s use of the `is` operator is probably more correct).

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Kotlin uses `===`, which is another good option.

[marginalia_nu → LordDragonfang]

=== seems almost more dangerous. It's a lot easier to tell == from Objects.equals(a,b) than == from ===.

[wiseowise → marginalia_nu]

Seriously?

[marginalia_nu → wiseowise]

Yes.

Look, languages are moving away from permitting constructs like "if (x = 1)" because it's difficult to distinguish from "if (x == 1)". Adding "if (x === 1)" into the mix is arguably a step backwards in terms of clarity.