Java String comparison best practice

Question

why this code

"name".equals(person.getName());

is better than

person.getName().equals("name");

Answer 1

I prefer the Yoda Expression "name".equals(person.getName()); since it means you don't need to check if person.getName() is null. That saves a bit of typing and is arguably clearer once you get used to it.

Although in your case, you'll still need to check if person is not null.