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Java Java Objects (Retired) Delivering the MVP Determining if It Is Solved

Ivan Rizki
Ivan Rizki
1,063 Points
Posted by Ivan Rizki
Ivan Rizki
1,063 Points

Why did Craig always use m infront of the name variable?

Sorry if this a repost question or maybe a "too late" question, but i still don't understand why did he always use m in front of the name variable?

Any help would be much appreciated guys! :)

1 Answer

Justin Horner
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Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Justin Horner
Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hello Ivan,

The 'm' prefix is typically used as a style guideline for variables that are not public and not static. So in this case, private fields. I believe the 'm' comes from the idea that these variables are 'member' level variables for the class.

I hope this helps.

Ivan Rizki
Ivan Rizki
1,063 Points
Ivan Rizki
Ivan Rizki
1,063 Points

Ahhh i see... Thanks a lot justin.. it's helps a lot! ;)