Java Constructor and Getter and Setter Methods

Hello

I have a quick question regarding Java Constructor and Getter and Setter Methods.

Do you have to declare and  initialize both a constructor and getter and setter methods in your class. Or can you choose one or the other?

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Kevin_CoorsAsked:
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krakatoaConnect With a Mentor Commented:
You don't need any of them if you don't want to.

You "get" a default constructor from the JVM when you instantiate a class object. Obviously the default ctr is not retro-fitted into your code - you don't see it, it just gets implemented. Getters and Setters are to adhere to OOP principles, whereby you should have only private variables in a class, and have them interrogated and modified by other class objects via method calls, so as not to create dependencies.
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Kevin_CoorsAuthor Commented:
Hey Krakatoa

Sorry, If the class variables are private I mean.

I know how to use the dot  notation to  call a class variable i.e. var.name = "John" but I have read that this is poor practice for encapsulation.

Does Encapsulation require a constructor followed by getter and setter methods?
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krakatoaCommented:
but I have read that this is poor practice for encapsulation.
Depends who you ask I reckon. Dot notational access implies leaving the back door open for anyone who wants a cup of sugar. Getter method will pass you the sugar through a hatch.

See this.
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Kevin_CoorsAuthor Commented:
great website!

thanks again
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krakatoaCommented:
Cool.
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