getClass() vs. Instanceof in equals()

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As we know there are differing opinions on what is better to use in overriding equals(). getClass() or instanceof for argument type checking.

I would like to know if there is anyone who is strongly in favor of using instanceof instead of getClass()?

I'm not sure I'm following you. I override equals() and, within there, check to make sure that I'm comparing the same type of class as the current class. I do this with instanceof. This allows derived classes to work too. If your derived class doesn't like the "parent" equals() then it should supply it's own.

Is that what you mean?