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Java Java Objects Meet Objects Methods

Posted by vikas pal
vikas pal
11,563 Points

Why we use get?

Why we use the get for making new method is it a naming convension?

1 Answer

Livia Galeazzi
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Livia Galeazzi
Java Web Development Techdegree Graduate 21,083 Points

Yes, naming methods getVariable and setVariable when those methods are used to get or set an instance variable is a naming convention. You don't have to name your methods this way, but it helps other developers understand at a glance what the method is for.

vikas pal
vikas pal
11,563 Points

Thnks Livia for clearing my doubt.