proper/suggested way to compare if one class is an instance of another?

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From: PeterH
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:51

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What is the proper or suggested way to compare if one class is of another
type/class?

Should the .getClass() be used to compare it with the .class?  Or should the
instanceof keyword be used?

Thanks.

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