Java Language Specification, Version Java SE 21 Edition

14.4. Local Variable Declarations

6 Documented Misconceptions

ControlledLocalAccess

One can control access to local variables using access modifiers

ForVariableScopeBeyondLoop

The scope of variables declared in a for loop header extends beyond the loop

LocalVariablesAutoInitialized

Local variables are automatically initialized

LoopBodyScopeImpliesLoopLifetime

Lifetime of variables declared in a loop body extends across all loop iterations

NoLocalVariables

There are no local variables

UntypedVariables

Variable declarations don't need a type