Specifically for strings use this:
http://jakarta.apache.org/commons/lang/api/org/apache/commons/lang/StringUtils.h tml#equals(java.lang.String,%20java.lang.String) For more generic handling of comparison checking: http://jakarta.apache.org/commons/lang/api/org/apache/commons/lang/builder/Compa reToBuilder.html Regards, ____________________________________________ Alfredo Ledezma Meléndez. Gerencia de Sistemas CRM Consultor Externo de Sistemas de Atención a Clientes RadioMovil DIPSA, S. A. de C. V. Ejército Nacional No. 488, Col. Chapultepec Morales, C.P. 11570 México D.F. Aquel que construye la casa de la felicidad futura edifica la cárcel del presente. Octavio Paz > -----Original Message----- > From: news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Geoffrey De Smet > Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:05 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [lang] null-safe compareTo method > > > Is there a null-safe compare method? > I need to compare 2 strings: > - both null => equal > - one null => that one is smaller > - neither null => a.compareTo(b) > > Else I 'd propose something like: > ObjectUtils.compare(Comparable a, Comparable b) > > -- > With kind regards, > Geoffrey De Smet > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Este mensaje es exclusivamente para el uso de la persona o entidad a quien esta dirigido; contiene informacion estrictamente confidencial y legalmente protegida, cuya divulgacion es sancionada por la ley. Si el lector de este mensaje no es a quien esta dirigido, ni se trata del empleado o agente responsable de esta informacion, se le notifica por medio del presente, que su reproduccion y distribucion, esta estrictamente prohibida. Si Usted recibio este comunicado por error, favor de notificarlo inmediatamente al remitente y destruir el mensaje. Todas las opiniones contenidas en este mail son propias del autor del mensaje y no necesariamente coinciden con las de Radiomovil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V. o alguna de sus empresas controladas, controladoras, afiliadas y subsidiarias. Este mensaje intencionalmente no contiene acentos. This message is for the sole use of the person or entity to whom it is being sent. Therefore, it contains strictly confidential and legally protected material whose disclosure is subject to penalty by law. If the person reading this message is not the one to whom it is being sent and/or is not an employee or the responsible agent for this information, this person is herein notified that any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of the materials included in this facsimile is strictly prohibited. If you received this document by mistake please notify immediately to the subscriber and destroy the message. Any opinions contained in this e-mail are those of the author of the message and do not necessarily coincide with those of Radiomovil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V. or any of its control, controlled, affiliates and subsidiaries companies. No part of this message or attachments may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
