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Explain the final keyword in Java.

A final keyword in Java is used on a class, with a variable and with a method and it restricts any further modification . When you use final keyword with an entity (class or variable or method), it denotes that the entity is complete and can not be modified further.

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Java / Modifiers

Explain the final keyword in Java.

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