Compares two specified string objects and returns an integer that indicates their relative position in the sort order.
str_a | The first string to compare. |
str_b | The second string to compare. |
Value | Condition |
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Less than zero | str_a precedes str_b in the sort order. |
Zero | str_a occurs in the same position as str_b in the sort order. |
Greater than zero | str_a follows str_b in the sort order. |