Complete Java SE 8 Developer Bootcamp - Comparator

The video tutorial explains the differences between the Comparable and Comparator interfaces in Java. It highlights how Comparable is used for natural ordering of objects, while Comparator offers more flexibility by allowing custom sorting logic. The tutorial provides an example of using Comparator to compare dates, demonstrating how to implement the compare method. It also discusses when to use Comparator over Comparable, especially when dealing with collections of mixed objects.

How does the compare method determine the order of two objects?

What happens if the compare method returns zero?