title: Should @Transient property be used in equals/hashCode/toString?
body: <p>I have JPA entities where some properties are annotated with <code>@Transient</code>. </p>
  
  <p>Should I use these properties in <code>equals/hashCode/toString</code> methods?</p>
  
  <p>My first thought is <strong>NO</strong> but I don't know why.</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>Tips?</li>
  <li>Ideas?</li>
  <li>Explanations?</li>
  </ul>