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Thread: What is the matching mutator method?

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    Default What is the matching mutator method?

    If private String employeeName is an instance variable of a class, write the matching mutator method for it.


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    Default Re: What is the matching mutator method?

    A mutator method is a method that changes a variable inside a class (generally private or protected variables). While technically mutators can change the variables in any way, in general I believe this type of question is refering to a specific type of mutator called a "setter". Setters are exactly like what their name states: the set the value of a variable.

    public void setEmployeeName(String newName)
    {
         this.employeeName = newName;
    }

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