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class EqualsBuilder {
    /**
     * <p>This method uses reflection to determine if the two <code>Object</code>s
     * are equal.</p>
     *
     * <p>It uses <code>AccessibleObject.setAccessible</code> to gain access to private
     * fields. This means that it will throw a security exception if run under
     * a security manager, if the permissions are not set up correctly. It is also
     * not as efficient as testing explicitly.</p>
     *
     * <p>If the TestTransients parameter is set to <code>true</code>, transient
     * members will be tested, otherwise they are ignored, as they are likely
     * derived fields, and not part of the value of the <code>Object</code>.</p>
     *
     * <p>Static fields will not be tested. Superclass fields will be included.</p>
     *
     * @param lhs  <code>this</code> object
     * @param rhs  the other object
     * @param testTransients  whether to include transient fields
     * @return <code>true</code> if the two Objects have tested equals.
     */
    public static boolean reflectionEquals(Object lhs, Object rhs, boolean testTransients) {
        return reflectionEquals(lhs, rhs, testTransients, null, null);
    }

}