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Java: Getters and Setters Design

What are the pitfalls of using generated boilerplate for getters and setters?

Why does validation in setters matter in this design?

How does immutability support encapsulation?

Why might exposing a public getter for sensitive data be risky?

How would you explain a pitfall of using public setters in a domain model in an interview?

How does encapsulation relate to object responsibility?

Why is controlling field visibility important?

How can weak field selection impact class design?

Why is a domain method often better than a generic setter?

Why are private fields common in Java classes?