Why You Should Only Use === in JavaScript - Strict vs Loose Equality for Beginners
Ever wondered what the difference between == and === was? This video is going to cover that difference and show you why you should always be using ===
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=== or the strict equality check operator checks both the value and data type of the two operands, while == or the loose equality check operator only checks the value using a common data type.
JavaScript developers will tell you to never use == because it can lead to a lot of false positives. The rule of thumb is to make your code more reliable and safe by always using ===
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