Strict equality should not be used for two values with different types

  • COMPARE_INCOMPATIBLE_TYPE_STRICTLY
  • Error
  • Medium
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This rule applies when two values with different types are compared with strict equality.

Strict equality is always false for different types, so this comparison is not likely to be a programmer's intent.

Noncompliant Code Example

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var x = 10 / 3;
var b = x.toFixed(1) === 3.3; // COMPARE_INCOMPATIBLE_TYPE_STRICTLY alarm because 'toFixed' function returns string type.

Compliant Code Example

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var x = 10 / 3;
var b = x.toFixed(1) === "3.3";

Version

This rule was introduced in DeepScan 1.0.0-alpha.

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