title: Using getters() or using direct field access within a POJO?
body: <p>Given a simple POJO does it really make a difference or are there possible side effects in using either one of the following:</p>
  
  <pre><code>total = getPriorAmount() + getCurrentAmount();
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>OR</p>
  
  <pre><code>total = this.priorAmount + this.currentAmount;
  </code></pre>
  
  <p><strong>When used within the POJO.</strong></p>