Is it possible to have TWO compareTo methods for a value class?
collections, comparable, java, sorting
Solution
Using `compareTo` means that you are using the `Comparable` interface, which defines only one "natural order" for your class.
To have any other ordering, it's best to create a separate class that implements `Comparator` for each ordering you need. You don't need to create a different value class.
Problem
Quick example is a collection of users' first and last name. One method requires that I compare using the first name, another using the last name. Is it possible to have two different compareTo()? Or am I just better off creating two different value classes?