Doubt about Comparator interface implementation

[thennam]

When u implement a interface u should implement all it's methods.

But when we implement Comparator interface u can leave the equals()

method . where this method is implemented? (A Interface can't

implement it's method ...)

please Help me ...........

[Phaelax]

You don't have to implement all the methods of an interface (though you often should)

But when we implement Comparator interface u can leave the equals()

leave the equals() where? you mean leave it out? clarify what you're talking about.

[sjalle]

The equals method is defined for the Object class, so every class you make in Java will use the inherited method if its not implemented in the class itself. If you only need the Comparator interface to facilitate sorting, then the equals method does not come into play.