8.3 - Scope of Variables
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What type of scope do variables declared inside a method have?
💡 Hint: Think about where the variable is accessible.
Can you access an instance variable from a static method?
💡 Hint: Consider how instance variables are tied to objects.
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What is the primary difference between local and instance variables?
💡 Hint: Consider where each type of variable is stored.
True or False: Class variables can be accessed without instantiating the class.
💡 Hint: Think about how static members of a class are referred.
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Design a Java program that demonstrates all three scopes and illustrates their lifetime management. Describe what happens to the variables in each scope after the program execution.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of variable persistence.
How would changing a variable from instance to class scope affect its accessibility? Provide an example along with the explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on all object instances.
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