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How do shared references affect object design?
Track: Java
Topic: OOP
Focus: Object References
Java: Object References
Answer
Shared references can lead to unintended side effects and design complexity.
In a store model, if multiple CartItems share a Product reference, changes to the Product's price affect all CartItems. This can cause consistency issues unless handled properly, like using immutability or observer patterns.
In a store model, if multiple CartItems share a Product reference, changes to the Product's price affect all CartItems. This can cause consistency issues unless handled properly, like using immutability or observer patterns.
Topics: Java Object References OOP