Additional Notes
Why is a domain method often better than a generic setter?
Track: Java
Topic: OOP
Focus: Getters and Setters Design
Java: Getters and Setters Design
Answer
A domain method can explain the action and validate it more safely.
A generic setter like `setStock(...)` exposes raw mutation. A domain method like `reserve(...)` or `changeQuantity(...)` makes the business meaning visible and protects the transition.
A generic setter like `setStock(...)` exposes raw mutation. A domain method like `reserve(...)` or `changeQuantity(...)` makes the business meaning visible and protects the transition.
Topics: Getters and Setters Design Java OOP