What is the use of final keyword ?

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Q1. What is the use of final keyword ?

Ans. final keyword is a modifier that means differently when applied to variables, methods and classes.

1. Final variable cannot be changed once initialized
2. Final method cannot be overridden
3. Final class cannot be sub classed

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