passing primitive variables KB(chap3)

[Syed Naimathullah]

How program flow is going on please explain in detail

import java.awt.Dimension;
class ReferenceTest1
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
Dimension d=new Dimension(5,10);
ReferenceTest1 rt=new ReferenceTest1();
System.out.println("Before modify() d.height="+d.height);
rt.modify(d);
System.out.println("After modify() d.height="+d.height);
}
void modify(Dimension dim)
{
dim.height=dim.height+1;
System.out.println("dim="+dim.height);

}
}

[Freddy Wong]

Everything in Java is pass-by-value.

For primitives, you pass a copy of the actual value.
For references to objects, you pass a copy of the reference.

The example given to you is for reference to object.

Take a look at this link and try to understand how pass-by-value works in Java.

http://www.javaranch.com/campfire/StoryPassBy.jsp

[marc weber]

Please use Code Tags when posting code. Thanks!