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What happens if `CartItem` directly modifies `Product`?
Track: Java
Topic: OOP
Focus: Object Interaction
Java: Object Interaction
Answer
It breaks encapsulation and can lead to inconsistency.
Directly modifying a `Product` from a `CartItem` violates encapsulation and can lead to inconsistent states. For example, if a `CartItem` alters the `Product` stock directly, it might bypass validation or business rules enforced by the `Product` class.
Directly modifying a `Product` from a `CartItem` violates encapsulation and can lead to inconsistent states. For example, if a `CartItem` alters the `Product` stock directly, it might bypass validation or business rules enforced by the `Product` class.
Topics: Java Object Interaction OOP