isEquivalent method
Definition
The isEquivalent method is a function used in computer programming that compares two objects or values and determines if they are equal in terms of their properties or attributes. It returns true if they are equivalent and false otherwise.
Related terms
Equality operator: This term refers to a comparison operator used in programming languages to check if two values are equal.
Deep equality: This term describes a comparison that checks not only if two objects have identical properties but also if those properties contain equivalent values.
Shallow equality: This term describes a comparison that checks only if two objects have identical properties without considering their nested values.
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