Access
Definition
In programming, access refers to the ability to retrieve or modify data or methods from within another part of the program. It determines whether certain code can interact with other code based on its visibility and scope.
Analogy
Imagine access as having different levels of security clearance like in a government facility. Some areas may be accessible only to high-ranking officials, while others may have restricted access for specific purposes.
Related terms
Public access modifier: Allows unrestricted access to classes, methods, or variables from anywhere in the program.
Private access modifier: Restricts access to only within the same class where it is declared.
Protected access modifier: Grants access to classes within the same package and subclasses outside the package.
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Practice Questions (5)
Which of the following is a valid way to access a static variable in Java?
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What is the correct way to access the last element in an array named `data`?
How do you access the second-to-last element in an array named `data`?
What is the correct way to access the element in the second row and third column of a 2D array named "arrayC"?
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