Marcus exam Q30

[rubna]

Here is a question from Marcus
public class StrEq{
public static void main(String argv[]){
StrEq s = new StrEq();
}
private StrEq(){
String s = "Marcus";
String s2 = new String("Marcus");
if(s == s2){
System.out.println("we have a match");
}else{
System.out.println("Not equal");
}
}
}

The correct answer is "Not Equal".But according to RHE,the private constructor cannot be instantiated.Here,dont u think that it gives compiler error since the private constructor is instantiated?Please help me.
Thanks
rubna

[Paul Smiley]

A private constructor can be called from within its own class, as it is in this instance.

[Marcus Green]

The reason I try to include entire classes in questions is so you can compile and try it yourself to see what happens. It is a great way to learn.
Marcus

[rubna]

Originally posted by Marcus Green:
The reason I try to include entire classes in questions is so you can compile and try it yourself to see what happens. It is a great way to learn.
Marcus

Thanks,
I tried compiling,but i did'nt get any error.That's why i was confused.I thought that it would give a compiler error telling
private constructors cannot be instantiated.
Thanks,i got it.