(obj == null) vs (null == obj)?

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You can’t accidently assign null to obj by typing obj = null instead. However, that’s a reminiscence from C times, in java, it is not possible, as the = expression returns the right hand side of the assignment. As null is not a boolean, the compiler will complain.

I would try to explain it to my boss once, demonstrate it. If he still doesn’t agree with you, just do it. It’s a petty thing to fight about with your boss.

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