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Why does 5 == '5' return true?

JavaScript converts the string '5' into a number before comparison.

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More FAQs in What Is the Difference Between == and ===?

== performs type coercion before comparison, while === compares both value and type without conversion.

Most developers prefer === because it avoids unexpected type coercion.

Yes. The == operator may convert values before comparison.

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