Wrapper objects

Definition

Wrapper objects are classes in Java that wrap primitive data types and provide additional functionality. They allow primitives to be used as objects, enabling operations like type conversion, comparison, and accessing methods.

Related terms

Autoboxing:

Autoboxing is the automatic conversion of a primitive type into its corresponding wrapper class.

Unboxing:

Unboxing is the process of converting a wrapper object back into its corresponding primitive type automatically.

Equals method: The equals method checks if two objects have the same content and returns a boolean value indicating equality.