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# isEqual(to:)

Returns a Boolean value indicating whether this data object is the same as another.

```
func isEqual(to other: Data) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`other`

The data object with which to compare the receiver.

## Return Value

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if the contents of `otherData` are equal to the contents of the receiver, otherwise <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>.

## Discussion

Two data objects are equal if they hold the same number of bytes, and if the bytes at the same position in the objects are the same.

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