My usage of 'encapsulation' may be incorrect, but here goes...<BR><BR>Assume you have the following:<BR><pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">public class AAA extends BBB { ...

Java’s String class encapsulates an array of bytes. A byte can be converted to a char, in which case, String becomes an array of characters used to compose words, sentences, or any other data you want ...