What is the difference between using `equals` and `Arrays.equals` when comparing arrays in Java, and how do they behave differently?

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Here’s the preferred method when you want to check if two arrays contain the same elements in the same order:

Arrays.equals(array1, array2);

This method iterates through both arrays and checks each element using their equals() method.

:heavy_check_mark: Works perfectly for:

  • One-dimensional arrays (like int[], String[], or Object[])

  • Content-based comparison

:no_entry_sign: But: It does not work correctly for multi-dimensional arrays like String[][].