8.4.1 - What is Block Scope?
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What happens if you try to access a variable declared in a block from outside that block?
💡 Hint: Consider what scope means in programming.
Define block scope in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how blocks in code function.
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What is block scope in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about where the variables exist.
True or False: Variables declared in a loop can be accessed outside the loop after its execution.
💡 Hint: Remember the rules of scope.
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Create a Java program where a variable needs to retain its value across multiple blocks, but is also subject to re-definitions. Illustrate this and explain what happens.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how redefining variables works in nested scopes.
Explain what may go wrong in a large application if block scope were not enforced. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider larger codebases where multiple developers work.
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