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MATH and null bug me.....

 
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Does MATH class have a final Constructor ?
Well some books say null is a keyword and some say it's not. What is anyway ? I think it is a reserved word as you cannot use it for any member variable.
The same for true and false....
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Hi Neo,
Constructors of Math class are defined final, so that it cannot be instantiated.
Also you cannot subclass Math class.
null, true and false - IMHO, as far as SCJP is considered, just remember that they cannot be used for identifier names. Do not bother whether they are reserved or keyword words.
regards
sankar
 
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Originally posted by Sankar S:
[B]Hi Neo,
Constructors of Math class are defined final, so that it cannot be instantiated.
That is not true. The constructor is defined private so
you can't instantiate it. Constructors are not allowed to be
final.
Also you cannot subclass Math class.
That is true and the effect of final
Regards
Jakob

 
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Thanks Jakob Bosshard.
I am making this mistake for the third time( twice in mock exams). somehow getting confused between private and final for constructors.
Maybe after this i will never forget this concept.
cheers
sankar
 
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Thanks guys....
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NEO
Keep on trying guys, the goal is not too far....
 
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