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Is Java pass by reference?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether Java uses pass by reference when passing variables to methods. This is a common topic in programming languages that discusses how arguments are handled during function calls.

Answer

Java is pass-by-value.

The final answer is that Java is pass-by-value.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is that Java is pass-by-value.

More Information

In Java, when you pass primitive data types to methods, you pass the actual value. When you pass objects, you pass the reference to those objects (by value), which can lead to confusion.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking Java passes objects directly by reference, but it actually passes the reference to the object by value.

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