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title: "Discussion on \"Loose equality (==) VS Strict equality (===)\" | Hashnode"
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# [Loose equality (==) VS Strict equality (===)](https://pranita.hashnode.dev/loose-equality-vs-strict-equality?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You came across this equality comparison which means you must be a programmer who works in JavaScript. And this is awesome! Double equals (==) and triple equals (===) in JavaScript often make beginners think. But once we get to know how it works then...

Feb 17, 2023 · 5 min read · pranita.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Pranita Fulsundar](https://hashnode.com/@pranita)

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## Responses 2

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[RUTHVICK NANAPURE](https://hashnode.com/@Ruthvick)

[Mar 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/loose-equality-vs-strict-equality/63efdea5dbd9e1d03bc8ffaa/comment/641f989bbe4ca15b2ad29d21)

The details of type coercion in various cases is the new thing that I learned today. Great job!

[Pranita Fulsundar](https://hashnode.com/@pranita)

[Mar 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/loose-equality-vs-strict-equality/63efdea5dbd9e1d03bc8ffaa/comment/641f989bbe4ca15b2ad29d21#reply-6420adc0bdbe7d697133ca2f)

Glad it helped you learn!

[Anand Baraik](https://hashnode.com/@anandbaraik)

[Feb 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/loose-equality-vs-strict-equality/63efdea5dbd9e1d03bc8ffaa/comment/63efe1d30e63a77a616fc3f3)

Nicely written. That type coercion rules were needed to understand it better.

[Pranita Fulsundar](https://hashnode.com/@pranita)

[Feb 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/loose-equality-vs-strict-equality/63efdea5dbd9e1d03bc8ffaa/comment/63efe1d30e63a77a616fc3f3#reply-63f06dad0e63a77a616fcd8d)

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