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What does declaring a class as ‘final’ mean in Java?
Track: Java
Topic: OOP
Focus: Inheritance Basics
Java: Inheritance Basics
Answer
A 'final' class cannot be subclassed. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview discussion.
In Java, marking a class as 'final' means no other class can inherit from it. This is useful for classes that are complete and should not be extended, like utility classes. For example, Java's 'String' class is final to prevent modification of its behavior.
In Java, marking a class as 'final' means no other class can inherit from it. This is useful for classes that are complete and should not be extended, like utility classes. For example, Java's 'String' class is final to prevent modification of its behavior.
Topics: Inheritance Basics Java OOP