when we inherit a class which is having the private members in java.Are the private members also get inherit?

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When we inherit a class which is having the private members in Java, are the private members also inherited? If yes, why cant get them by the class object? If no, then why?

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dave · Answer 1 · 2018-10-09T22:12:08.127

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The definition of private means that they cannot be accessed directly in a sub-class. Have a look at Java's access control.

edited Oct 09 '18 at 22:12

answered Oct 09 '18 at 05:59

dave

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All sub classes have those member even if they are not visible. – Peter Lawrey Oct 09 '18 at 07:33
Good point. I've re-worded my answer to be more precise. – dave Oct 09 '18 at 22:11

when we inherit a class which is having the private members in java.Are the private members also get inherit?

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