Getters and Setters

Every so often I run into an article that preaches against the use of getter and setter methods.  I always read it, think to myself that looks novel, and then go right back to using getters and setters.  Getters and setters, while often obnoxious and mostly boilerplate code, are JavaBean standards relied upon by most all useful tools used for real development.  Database abstractions. Check. JSTL. Check.  Property editors.  Check.

If a tree falls in the forest

Blogging has two very real risks.  Number one is that nobody will read a word I write.  Number two is that someone will actually read this blog.  It is a lose-lose undertaking.  It means I should write every entry with the expectation that no one will read it, but with the understanding that someone might.  That juxtaposition is exactly why I have been thinking about taking up blogging.  I do not intend to make money, create a following, or even change anyone's mind.  My goals are more selfish.  By blogging, i'd like to:

1. Improve my writing skills.
2. Improve my argumentative skills.
3. Learn something.
4. Challenge my thoughts.

I welcome all criticism on my view points.