Is it possible to use match scala operation with variables?

Question

Possible Duplicates:
Why does pattern matching in Scala not work with variables?
Pattern match for variable in scope (Scala)

For example I have code

def equals(value1:String, value2:String) = value1 match {
 case value2 => true
 case _ => false
}

I found workaround, but I do not really like syntax

def equals(value1:String, value2:String) = value1 match {
 case v if v == value2 => true
 case _ => false
}

possible [dublicate](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7078022/why-does-pattern-matching-in-scala-not-work-with-variables). See Ben James answer. — om-nom-nom, Aug 22 '11 at 14:42

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 22 '11 at 14:46

8

bracket value2 with backticks:

case `value2` => true

answered Aug 22 '11 at 14:46

Didier Dupont

thanks, looks like trick. I think this behavior can be removed in future versions.... – yura Aug 22 '11 at 17:06

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