The Java compiler must create synthetic methods on nested classes when their attributes specified with the private modifier are accessed by the enclosing class. The next code sample indicates this ...

In the last Java 101 column, I presented the different primitive types that Java supports. I also discussed variables, their scope and characteristics, and the various places where developers can ...

There are a couple approaches to consider how to rectify the Java method modifier misuse issue. A developer can move the shared code into a private method that both public methods call or move one of ...