[jquery] correct way of comparing string jquery operator =

NO, when you are using only one "=" you are assigning the variable.

You must use "==" : You must use "===" :

if (somevar === '836e3ef9-53d4-414b-a401-6eef16ac01d6'){
 $("#code").text(data.DATA[0].ID);
}

You could use fonction like .toLowerCase() to avoid case problem if you want