Self-Learning Module

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This module is a review of the differences between primitive and reference types.

  • What are the differences between primitive and reference types?
  • Can you list examples of primitive and reference types that you have used?
  • What are the differences in the relationships between variables and primitive values and variables and objects?
  • Where are the values stored in arrays of primitive types?
  • Where are the values stored in arrays of objects?
  • Can more than one variable reference the same object?
  • What happens when no variables reference an object?
  • What is the special value "null" used to mean?
  • Assume you have ArrayList and LinkedList objects that store lists of the same objects. Which list type will use more variables?

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