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Java Java Objects Harnessing the Power of Objects Add a Constant

Vamshi Raj Manchala
Vamshi Raj Manchala
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Posted by Vamshi Raj Manchala
Vamshi Raj Manchala
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Aren't the variable names in Java start with lower case letters?

The workspace is suggesting me to name the variable as MAX_BARS - all upper case letters. Aren't the variable names in Java start with lower case letters?

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Steven Hormell
Steven Hormell
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Steven Hormell
Steven Hormell
541 Points

The variables such as the one you're talking about "MAX_BARS" is most likely a final variable. It is a good practice to write final variables in all uppercase, as these values will never change, or they don't intend to change. make sure you have the keyword "final" in-front of your datatype. EX: "final int MAX_BARS = 3;"