How do I use protected access in Java?

How do I use protected access in Java?

Protected access in Java allows a class to restrict access to its members. It can be accessed by classes in the same package or subclasses.

Can you give me an example of using protected access?

Sure! If you have a class Animal with a protected method makeSound(), subclasses like Dog can access it, but other classes cannot.

What happens if I try to access a protected member from a different package?

If you try to access a protected member from a different package without subclassing, you'll get a compilation error.

When should I use protected access instead of public?

Use protected access when you want to allow subclasses to access certain members while keeping them hidden from other classes.