Summary table of Java Modifiers and Access Specifiers.

Summary table of Java Modifiers and Access Specifiers.

Summary table of Java Modifiers and Access Specifiers.

• The only applicable modifier for the local variable is final.
• The only applicable modifiers for constructor are public, private, default, protected.
• The modifiers which are applicable only to the method is native.
• The modifiers which are applicable only for variables volatile and transient.
• The modifiers which are applicable for classes but not for an interface is final.
• The modifier which is applicable for classes but not for enum is final, abstract.

Tips on Choosing an Access Level

• Write your code like If other programmers use your class, you want to ensure that misuse cannot happen. Access levels can help you do this.
• Always Use the most restrictive access modifiers that makes sense for a particular member. Use private unless you have a good reason not to go public.
• Avoid public modifier except for constants. Public fields manager to link you to a particular implementation and limit your flexibility to change your code because if you change then other will get affected.