Final Modifier
Definition
The final modifier is used in programming languages to indicate that a variable cannot be changed once it has been assigned a value or that a method cannot be overridden by subclasses.
Related terms
Static Modifier: Used to declare variables or methods that belong to the class itself rather than instances of the class.
Abstract Modifier: Used to declare classes or methods that are incomplete and must be implemented by subclasses.
Access Modifiers: Keywords like public, private, protected that control the visibility and accessibility of members in a class.
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AP Computer Science A - 1.2 Variables and Primitive Data Types
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