[Solved] Access modifiers in java

Question

Whenever I try to declare a variable as private it shows 'illegal start of expression' error. Why does that happen?

Answer 1

SHIVANSH We cannot declare local variable as a private. Variable defined in method is called as local variable.

Answer 2

I guess because of syntax error. But we need your code to be sure.

Answer 3

SHIVANSH Because variable declared inside a method is bydefault private. We cannot access that variable outside the method. So there is no need to declare variable as private. That's why it gives syntax error.

Answer 4

SHIVANSH Can you show your Code?

Answer 5

AJ Anant - C#/Java Challenger
Denise Roßberg
https://code.sololearn.com/cJ28R3hUZ5xR/?ref=app

Answer 6

AJ Anant - C#/Java Challenger
Thanks

Answer 7

SHIVANSH No need to delete. It will be helpful for others who face this type of problem.

Answer 8

SHIVANSH Even you can add [Solved] in starting of the question.

Answer 9

Private variables are not global variable and are used in the same function ,if used so outside the particular function in which it is declared, it will give error.

Answer 10

Ok brother.

Answer 11

AJ Anant - C#/Java Challenger
Thanks🙂
But why is that so?

Answer 12

AJ Anant - C#/Java Challenger
Thanks again🤗
A question.. Am i supposed to delete this discussion after i have got my answer?

Answer 13

AJ Anant - C#/Java Challenger
Ok

Answer 14

shubham kumar Thanks 🙂