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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Methods and Constants

Posted by Khuzema Siamwala
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Khuzema Siamwala
Java Web Development Techdegree Student 6,517 Points

Is 'final' logically the same as 'CONSTANT' ?

Final prevents the user from changing a variables value. So is it equivalent to declaring it as a CONSTANT ?

chrisverra
chrisverra
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yes

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tobiaskrause
tobiaskrause
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tobiaskrause
tobiaskrause
9,160 Points

Here read this ... there are some differences (VERY LARGE POST be prepared :D...have to read it on my own too since this is an interesting question) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4971286/javas-final-vs-cs-const

Khuzema Siamwala
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Khuzema Siamwala
Java Web Development Techdegree Student 6,517 Points

Thanks for the reply !:)