Is it necessary to set inner class as private??

Question

I'm seeing no difference!
can some one explain why?

Answer 1

If it is not private you are ABLE to access, like this:

OuterClass.InnerClass innerObject = outerObject.new InnerClass();

Answer 2

It's not necessary. If you want reach outside from the class you can referenced it Class.InnerClass.

Answer 3

@Hari
I made a demo code for it:
https://code.sololearn.com/c226EEgRU7U6/#java

Answer 4

Creating an inner class is simple, you just need to write a class within a class.

A class cannot be associated with the access modifier private.

Unlike a class, an inner class CAN be private and once you declare an inner class private, it cannot be accessed from an object outside the class.

- It is a way of logically grouping classes that are only used in one place;
- It increases encapsulation;
- It can lead to more readable and maintainable code.

Answer 5

even if it is not private I'm not able to access it!!
can we access the inner class from main? @gabor