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Public class variable fields do not respect the encapsulation principle and has three main disadvantages:
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2021-02-02 15:02:10 +01:00
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2020-06-30 12:47:33 +02:00
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* Additional behavior such as validation cannot be added.
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* The internal representation is exposed, and cannot be changed afterwards.
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* Member values are subject to change from anywhere in the code and may not meet the programmer's assumptions.
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By using private attributes and accessor methods (set and get), unauthorized modifications are prevented.
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