Access Modifier

An access modifier is a piece of code used to specify the access permissions of a name.

Related concepts:  Name

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Misconceptions about Access Modifier

5 documented Misconceptions

ControlledLocalAccess — Java

One can control access to local variables using access modifiers

PrivateFieldsImplyImmutability — Java

A class where all fields are private is immutable

PrivateFromOtherInstance — Java

An object cannot access private members of other objects of the same class

PrivateFromStatic — Java

Static methods cannot access private members of instances of same class

PrivateMeansFinal — Java

A private field cannot be changed