The Essence of Pass-by-Value and Pass-by-Reference in Java

One of the most enduring debates among Java developers revolves around its parameter passing mechanism. Is Java “pass-by-reference” or “pass-by-value”? This question is not just academic—it affects how we design and write Java applications. To settle this debate, we need to dive into the intricacies of Java’s parameter passing, armed with examples that illuminate the true nature of Java’s workings.Read more »