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How do methods improve over direct field access?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects
Java: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects
Answer
Methods encapsulate behavior and validation.
Using methods instead of direct field access allows you to encapsulate validation and behavior changes. For instance, a `setPrice` method in a `Product` class can prevent negative prices, ensuring data integrity.
Using methods instead of direct field access allows you to encapsulate validation and behavior changes. For instance, a `setPrice` method in a `Product` class can prevent negative prices, ensuring data integrity.
Topics: Code Reading and Refactoring to Objects Core Java Java