What are nested and inner classes?

A non-static nested class is a class within another class . It has access to members of the enclosing class (outer class). It is commonly known as inner class . Since the inner class exists within the outer class, you must instantiate the outer class first, in order to instantiate the inner class.

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Is nested class the same as inner class?

Non-static nested classes are called inner classes . Nested classes that are declared static are called static nested classes. A nested class is a member of its enclosing class. Non-static nested classes (inner classes) have access to other members of the enclosing class, even if they are declared private.

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