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Final Keyword | Deep Java Structure
Java Extended
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Java Extended

Java Extended

1. Deep Java Structure
2. Methods
3. String Advanced
4. Classes
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bookFinal Keyword

How to prevent changing the value of a variable

For this purpose, Java has a keyword called final. Let's consider a code snippet where we use this keyword:

java

Main

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package com.example; public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { int number = 10; final int finalNumber = 5; number = 15; finalNumber = 20; System.out.println(number); System.out.println(finalNumber); } }

You can see that in the code above, we have created two variables of type int, but one of them is marked with the final keyword. When we try to change the value of this variable, the compiler tells us about an error. Specifically, it indicates that we cannot modify a value that is marked with the final keyword.

What can we use final keyword for:

  • To create constants. A constant is a variable whose value cannot be changed after it has been initialized. In Java, constants are always declared using the final keyword;
  • To indicate that the value of a variable is final and should not be modified;
  • To prevent accidental modification of a final variable's value in our code.

Tarea

Your task is to add the final keyword before the variables that I do not modify in this code to prevent me from accidentally changing them later.

Once you've completed this task, click the button below the code to check your solution.

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Sección 1. Capítulo 3
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bookFinal Keyword

How to prevent changing the value of a variable

For this purpose, Java has a keyword called final. Let's consider a code snippet where we use this keyword:

java

Main

copy
123456789101112
package com.example; public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { int number = 10; final int finalNumber = 5; number = 15; finalNumber = 20; System.out.println(number); System.out.println(finalNumber); } }

You can see that in the code above, we have created two variables of type int, but one of them is marked with the final keyword. When we try to change the value of this variable, the compiler tells us about an error. Specifically, it indicates that we cannot modify a value that is marked with the final keyword.

What can we use final keyword for:

  • To create constants. A constant is a variable whose value cannot be changed after it has been initialized. In Java, constants are always declared using the final keyword;
  • To indicate that the value of a variable is final and should not be modified;
  • To prevent accidental modification of a final variable's value in our code.

Tarea

Your task is to add the final keyword before the variables that I do not modify in this code to prevent me from accidentally changing them later.

Once you've completed this task, click the button below the code to check your solution.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

Sección 1. Capítulo 3
toggle bottom row

bookFinal Keyword

How to prevent changing the value of a variable

For this purpose, Java has a keyword called final. Let's consider a code snippet where we use this keyword:

java

Main

copy
123456789101112
package com.example; public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { int number = 10; final int finalNumber = 5; number = 15; finalNumber = 20; System.out.println(number); System.out.println(finalNumber); } }

You can see that in the code above, we have created two variables of type int, but one of them is marked with the final keyword. When we try to change the value of this variable, the compiler tells us about an error. Specifically, it indicates that we cannot modify a value that is marked with the final keyword.

What can we use final keyword for:

  • To create constants. A constant is a variable whose value cannot be changed after it has been initialized. In Java, constants are always declared using the final keyword;
  • To indicate that the value of a variable is final and should not be modified;
  • To prevent accidental modification of a final variable's value in our code.

Tarea

Your task is to add the final keyword before the variables that I do not modify in this code to prevent me from accidentally changing them later.

Once you've completed this task, click the button below the code to check your solution.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

How to prevent changing the value of a variable

For this purpose, Java has a keyword called final. Let's consider a code snippet where we use this keyword:

java

Main

copy
123456789101112
package com.example; public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { int number = 10; final int finalNumber = 5; number = 15; finalNumber = 20; System.out.println(number); System.out.println(finalNumber); } }

You can see that in the code above, we have created two variables of type int, but one of them is marked with the final keyword. When we try to change the value of this variable, the compiler tells us about an error. Specifically, it indicates that we cannot modify a value that is marked with the final keyword.

What can we use final keyword for:

  • To create constants. A constant is a variable whose value cannot be changed after it has been initialized. In Java, constants are always declared using the final keyword;
  • To indicate that the value of a variable is final and should not be modified;
  • To prevent accidental modification of a final variable's value in our code.

Tarea

Your task is to add the final keyword before the variables that I do not modify in this code to prevent me from accidentally changing them later.

Once you've completed this task, click the button below the code to check your solution.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
Sección 1. Capítulo 3
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