I am using java. I know by using private access modifier we can restrict. But using Reflection API still I can access the variable outside the class. Then what is the use of private modifier here?
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I am using java. I know by using private access modifier we can restrict. But using Reflection API still I can access the variable outside the class. Then what is the use of private modifier here?
Because reflection breaks encapsulation. You can prevent the use of the reflection api if your application is running in a security managed environment. See Java Security Manager