Editing Identity (object-oriented programming) (section)

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In [[object-oriented programming]], [[object-oriented analysis and design|analysis and design]], [[object (computer science)|object]] '''identity''' is the fundamental property of every object that it is distinct from other objects. Objects have identity {{endash}} are distinct {{endash}} even when they are otherwise indistinguishable, i.e. [[Equality (mathematics)|equal]]. In this way, object identity is closely related to the [[identity (philosophy)|philosophical meaning]].