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Refreshing object variables
- Thread starter JProg
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uhm, yes, it is possible.
Your question, however, reveals that you do not have very much understanding of object-oriented programming. I suggest you pick up a book or find a site / online tutorial devoted to the subject. I'm not saying this to be rude, JProg, so there's no need to be upset. In particular, that comment should not be interpreted as a reflection of your abilities as a programmer in non-OOP languages. The transition is tough at first (I managed it though...)
Anyhow, to answer you question. Consider declaring your members private, and code public gettors and settors. ie:
private myBoolean = true;
public boolean getMyBoolean() { return myBoolean; }
public void setMyBoolean(boolean newVal)
{
myBoolean = newVal;
}
You don't need to have both or either for any member variable, and you can use the accesibility you wish (private, package/default, protected, public).
Good luck
Your question, however, reveals that you do not have very much understanding of object-oriented programming. I suggest you pick up a book or find a site / online tutorial devoted to the subject. I'm not saying this to be rude, JProg, so there's no need to be upset. In particular, that comment should not be interpreted as a reflection of your abilities as a programmer in non-OOP languages. The transition is tough at first (I managed it though...)
Anyhow, to answer you question. Consider declaring your members private, and code public gettors and settors. ie:
private myBoolean = true;
public boolean getMyBoolean() { return myBoolean; }
public void setMyBoolean(boolean newVal)
{
myBoolean = newVal;
}
You don't need to have both or either for any member variable, and you can use the accesibility you wish (private, package/default, protected, public).
Good luck
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