I have a dilemma I am trying to find out the best way to compare a string variable called (code) to an array of strings. if it equal it i want it to break the for loop. Which would should I select. I think the 2nd one will work but the 1st one seems like it would and its simpler. Any advice would be appreciated.

 String[] badcodes = {"8QQ","8BQ","8JQ"}; if (code.equals(badcodes) ){ break; } String[] badcodess = {"8QQ","8BQ","8JQ"}; for (String s: badcodess) { if (s.equals(code) ){ break; // break out of for loop }