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<root>

<name>final</name>

<category>Structure</category>

<subcategory></subcategory>

<usage>Web &amp; Application</usage>

<example>

<image></image>

<code><![CDATA[

final float constant = 12.84753;

println(constant); // Prints "12.84753" to the console

constant += 12.84; // ERROR! It's not possible to change a "final" value

]]></code>

</example>

<description><![CDATA[

Keyword used to state that a value, class, or method can't be changed. If the <b>final</b> keyword is used to define a variable, the variable can't be changed within the program. When used to define a class, a <b>final</b> class cannot be subclassed. When used to define a function or method, a <b>final</b> method can't be overridden by subclasses.<br />

<br />

This keyword is an essential part of Java programming and is not usually used with Processing. Consult a Java language reference or tutorial for more information.

]]></description>

<syntax></syntax>

<returns></returns>

<related></related>

<availability>1.0</availability>

<type>Keyword</type>

<level>Extended</level>

<partof>PDE</partof>

</root>