# Reorder String Equality Check
# Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule ID | StringLiteralEqualityCheck |
| First seen in jSparrow version | 2.0.0 |
| Minimum Java version | 1.1 |
| Remediation cost | 10 min |
| Links | S1132 |
# Description
To avoid NullPointerExceptions , it is recommended to put string literals in the left-hand-side of equals() or equalsIgnoreCase() when checking for equality.
# Benefits
This order prevents NullPointerExceptions from being raised, as a string literal can never be null by definition, and therefore makes the code less prone to errors. An example can be seen below.
# Code Changes
Pre
getClass().getName().equals("Foo");
Post
"Foo".equals(getClass().getName());
Automatic Application of This Rule
The automatic application of this rule is supported in the following jSparrow versions:
# Tags
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