Encapsulation/Class Writing

Definition

Encapsulation is the practice of hiding internal details and providing a public interface for interacting with an object. Class writing involves defining the blueprint or template for creating objects in object-oriented programming.

Analogy

Think of encapsulation like a vending machine. The inner workings and mechanisms are hidden from users, who can only interact with it through its user interface (the buttons). Similarly, encapsulation hides complex code logic and exposes only necessary methods and properties.

Related terms

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): OOP is a programming paradigm that organizes code into objects and emphasizes reusability through concepts like inheritance and abstraction.

Abstraction/Method Writing: Abstraction is the process of simplifying complex systems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. Method writing refers to defining behaviors or actions that an object can perform.

Inheritance/Subclassing: Inheritance allows one class to inherit properties and methods from another class. Subclassing refers to creating a new class based on an existing class, inheriting its attributes while adding additional features.