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what is contract between equal and hash code

jacob deiter
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I read in article that if any one of the hashCode() and equals() methods override then other should be overridden. If not it is violation the contract.I cant understand what is contract between equal and hash code.Any direct me in right way
Campbell Ritchie
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That article was correct. The details are all in the Object class.
Joanne Neal
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Take a look at the descriptions of the hashCode and equals method in the Javadoc for the Object class


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