Question

How do I call a private method in this type of parent class? What I have done is an ugly peice of code but it works though I don’t think it’s a real solution.

Would really appreciate some advice on how this is done. I have looked to find solution but non that have given me some clarity on the matter.

    public abstract class Car {

         public void passItOn(int a) {

                takesVariable(a);

         }
    private void takesVariable(int a) {

         //Process the variables
    }

the child:

     public abstract class Wheel extends Car {

     boolean a = anotherMethod();
        if(value() != a) {
          passItOn(a);
        }

     }

There is some issue with my accaptance rate but I am on it! All will give + marks for replies!!!

Answer 1

Accessing a private field/method is possible using reflection if the security manager allows it, but strongly discouraged.

Private methods are private for a reason. If you have access to the base class, making the method protected is a far better solution.