On 2012-03-01, at 3:37 PM, Reinier Zwitserloot wrote: > On Thursday, March 1, 2012 12:20:26 PM UTC+1, KWright wrote: > I never really had a big problem with String being final, although the claims > that it was for security reasons seem a bit weak given that strings are also > immutable. > > > If String wasn't final, it would obviously not be immutable, duh.
I can protect the underlying char[] without making the class final. Making the class final kills all chance of extending which denies developers of the tools that OO brings to the table. Regards, Kirk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
