x input string is not equal to "x"

[monkeynote]

Hello guys!

im new to java but im having some problem with regards to getting input character to terminate the application.

i want the user to press "x" to exit the application however, when i press "x" key, it does not exit. is there something wrong with my code? thanks in advance :)

import java.util.*;
public class TestThreading {
	static Scanner console = new Scanner(System.in);
	public static void main(String[] args) {
			String choice="";
	    	do{
	    		System.out.print("Press \"X\" to quit");
	    		choice = console.next();
	    	}while(choice!="x");
	}
}

[JosAH]

Don't use the == and != operators if you want to compare Strings for (in)equality. Use the equals( ... ) method instead. Your textbook clearly explains why.

kind regards,

Jos

[pbrockway2]

== and != compare the values of variables (actually expressions) to see if they are equal or not.

If you want to compare instances of String or any other type, use their equals() method.

do {
    // whatever
} while(!choice.equals("x"));

Note that String also has an equalsIgnoreCase() which might be handy if you prompt them for "X", but then check for "x".

[monkeynote]

wow! that explains everything! coz' i've been banging my keyboard for few hours for this to work!

thank you all guys for the help! :)