Is there any advantage to using protected variables over getters and setters?
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Java protected fields vs public getters
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What is the difference between dynamic and static polymorphism in Java?
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Is there any difference in equals and == for String variables?
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When do we have to use copy constructors?
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What is the advantage of initializing multiple javascript variables with the same var keyword?
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Should I instantiate instance variables on declaration or in the constructor?
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What's the real reason for preventing protected member access through a base/sibling class?
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PHP protection of GET parameters
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Does the Java 'final' keyword actually improve security?
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Do I need to guard a variable that is written by one thread and read by many?
62074
Which is more effective: if (null == variable) or if (variable == null)?
84068
Why are values in Entites obtained directly and sometimes by using getters?
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Is Java "pass-by-reference" or "pass-by-value"?
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Java String variable setting - reference or value?
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Are synthesized instance variables generated as private instead of protected?
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Are there any reasons to use private properties in C#?
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Why do I need to write @synthesize when I provide getter and setter?