Why access specifiers can't be used for variables declared inside method in a Java Class?

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Vikram picture Vikram · Aug 6, 2012 · Viewed 7.5k times · Source

Why we can't use access specifiers for variables declared inside method in a Java Class?

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hvgotcodes picture hvgotcodes · Aug 6, 2012

Because it doesn't make sense. Variables declared in a method are local to the method; i.e. they can't be accessed outside the method. What would modifying the variable's declaration achieve?

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