Core Java · interview question
When reading code, what is a sign that a class might have an unsafe design?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. The class has numerous public setter methods.
Why
A class with many public setter methods might indicate an unsafe design, as it exposes too much of its internal state and allows it to be modified freely, potentially breaking encapsulation principles.
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