Chapter 3: Encapsulation in OOP
Chapter 3: Encapsulation in OOP Abstract: Encapsulation in object-oriented programming (OOP) is the practice of bundling data and methods together into a single unit . It also involves limiting direct access to some of that data. Benefits of encapsulation Security : Encapsulation improves security by restricting direct access to data. Flexibility : Encapsulation allows changes to be made to one part of the code without affecting others. Readability : Encapsulation improves readability by grouping data and methods together. Maintainability : Encapsulation improves maintainability by making it easier to change and adapt to new requirements. How to implement encapsulation Member variable encapsulation : Also called data member encapsulation, this involves class members. Function encapsulation : This involves indicating a method or block of code as private. Example of encapsulation in Java D...