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    "hashCode() is closely tied to equals() and if you implement one, you should implement the other" is not entirely correct. You only need to override hashCode if equals is overridden. It is technically valid to override hashCode without overriding equals. Commented Feb 11, 2010 at 3:09
  • @Steve Kuo: Fair enough. I re-worded the last sentence based on your comment. Commented Feb 11, 2010 at 4:54