Copy constructors or clone()?

[Makman2]

Nearly all classes lack the capability of copying. There are two options:

1. Use copy constructors.
   • Advantage: Type-safe, no castings needed
2. clone():
   • Advantages: Java conform, works together with other components. Especially every Object has a clone-function.
   • (big) Disadvantage: Annoying implementation, involves many casts and a try-catch. Not really efficient.