The document discusses Object Oriented Programming concepts in Java, focusing on access modifiers, the 'this' keyword, and constructors including copy constructors. It explains the differences between shallow and deep copies, emphasizing the importance of creating independent objects when copying. Additionally, it highlights the risks of unsafe copy constructors that share references to mutable objects.
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Lecture 4
The document discusses Object Oriented Programming concepts in Java, focusing on access modifiers, the 'this' keyword, and constructors including copy constructors. It explains the differences between shallow and deep copies, emphasizing the importance of creating independent objects when copying. Additionally, it highlights the risks of unsafe copy constructors that share references to mutable objects.