passing by reference in Java doubts

Question

So I was reading this post and response no. 2. In that example, after calling that method, does the Dog value at address 42, name\'s changes to Max?

Dog myDog;

         


        

Answer 1

Does the Dog value at address 42, name's changes to Max?

Yes. The name changes

Dog myDog = new Dog("Rover");
foo(myDog);

public void foo(Dog someDog) {
    someDog.setName("Max");     // AAA
    someDog = new Dog("Fifi");  // BBB
    someDog.setName("Rowlf");   // CCC
}