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Why should you avoid many public fields in a class?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects
Java: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects
Answer
It exposes the internal state and reduces control.
Having many public fields exposes the internal state, making it hard to control how data is modified. This can lead to bugs and maintenance challenges. Encapsulation helps protect the class's data integrity.
Having many public fields exposes the internal state, making it hard to control how data is modified. This can lead to bugs and maintenance challenges. Encapsulation helps protect the class's data integrity.
Topics: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects Core Java Java