Sealed classes

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Java_programming_language
gptkbp:allows control over class inheritance
more predictable class hierarchies
gptkbp:can_be abstract or final
gptkbp:can_be_combined_with dependency injection
other class modifiers
gptkbp:can_be_declared_as sealed, non-sealed, or final
gptkbp:can_be_extended_by permitted subclasses
gptkbp:can_be_used_to enforce business rules
create extensible frameworks
create more maintainable codebases
create more predictable behavior in applications
define a closed set of subclasses
define clear boundaries in code
define clear contracts in code
define clear interfaces for components
implement design by contract
implement state machines
create more robust APIs
gptkbp:can_be_used_with records
gptkbp:concept promotes better software architecture
gptkbp:enhances code readability
pattern matching capabilities
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Java_programming_language
promotes code reuse
enhances maintainability
reduces runtime errors
encourages best practices in software development
encourages immutability
enforces encapsulation
enhances code quality
enhances polymorphism
facilitates code reviews
improves collaboration among developers
supports better documentation practices
supports better error handling
supports better performance optimization.
supports better testing practices
gptkbp:formulation uses 'sealed', 'non-sealed', and 'permits' keywords
gptkbp:has_limitations which classes can inherit from it
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sealed classes
gptkbp:improves API design
type safety
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Java_15
gptkbp:is_applicable_to large codebases
gptkbp:is_designed_to reduce boilerplate code
gptkbp:is_documented_in Java SE documentation
gptkbp:is_implemented_in interfaces
gptkbp:is_opposed_by traditional inheritance models
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Java_SE_15
gptkb:design
Java's type system
Java 15 language enhancements
gptkbp:is_related_to class design principles
gptkbp:is_similar_to sealed interfaces
gptkbp:is_supported_by Java compilers
gptkbp:is_used_in domain modeling
gptkbp:is_utilized_for functional programming paradigms
gptkbp:prevention unintended subclassing
gptkbp:provides more secure code design
gptkbp:requires explicit declaration of subclasses
gptkbp:supports exhaustiveness checking in switch expressions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:JDK_19
gptkb:JEP_389
gptkb:Kotlin_Standard_Library
gptkb:Java_17.0
gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkb:Java_SE_32
gptkb:Kotlin_1.6
gptkb:Open_JDK
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5