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FabiFabi 

access modifiers

I am trying to learn apex and not understanding when to use "final" modifier . How does it differ from "static"?
appreiate your help!
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Waqar Hussain SFWaqar Hussain SF
Hi Febi,
Final modifier indicates that the variable is constant, you can not override its value. 
See detail
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_classes_keywords_final.htm

Let me know If you have any question.

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Waqar Hussain SFWaqar Hussain SF
Hi Febi,
Final modifier indicates that the variable is constant, you can not override its value. 
See detail
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_classes_keywords_final.htm

Let me know If you have any question.
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RakeshRakesh (Salesforce Developers) 
Difference between static and final variable:
https://success.salesforce.com/answers?id=90630000000hwALAAY
FabiFabi
Thank you all for your quick response, I understand these modifers better now. Will take a look at few examples as well.
Waqar Hussain SFWaqar Hussain SF
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