Access Modifiers and Visibility – Sharp: NCLEX, Java & Python

Java: Access Modifiers and Visibility

What are the tradeoffs of using package-private visibility?

How can public fields lead to design issues?

Why should we avoid exposing mutable objects through getters?

Why use private fields with public methods in Java classes?

Which access modifier in Java is the default in Java?

Why is 'private' the most restrictive access modifier?

How does visibility affect API design?

What are the tradeoffs of using 'protected'?

Why minimize the public surface of a class?

How would you explain a common pitfall of public fields in an interview?