title: Why is there no Constant feature in Java?
body: <p>I was trying to identify the reason behind constants in Java
  I have learned that Java allows us to declare constants by using <code>final</code> keyword.</p>
  
  <p>My question is why didn't Java introduce a Constant (<code>const</code>) feature. Since many people say it has come from C++, in C++ we have <code>const</code> keyword.</p>
  
  <p>Please share your thoughts.</p>