"==" operator is known as type coercion operator and "===" is known as strictly equality operator. Because JavaScript support both strict equality and type-converting equality,
it's important to know which operator is used for which operation.
"==" operator compares variable by their values. Where as "===" operator not only checks the value of variable moreover it compares variable by making their type correction.
Following examples will make it simple to understand.
var n = 12;
var s = "12";
document.write("n == s returns " + (n==s) +"<br />");
document.write("n === s returns " + (n===s));
OUTPUT: n == s returns true n === s returns false
Explanation:
Since n is of numeric type. and s is string. "==" operator converts both variable into same type then compares. while "===" operator first compares their types then their values.
Example:
var n = 0;
var b = false;
document.write("n == b returns " + (n==b) +"<br />");
document.write("n === b returns " + (n===b));
OUTPUT: n == b returns true n === b returns false
Explanation:
Since n is of numeric type. and b is boolean. "==" operator converts both variable into same type then compares returns true. while "===" operator first compares their types then their values returns false.
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