Why Do We Need Accessor Methods?

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Uğur Taş
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8 min readApr 2, 2024

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Why Do You Need Accessor Methods

In object-oriented programming, encapsulation is a key principle. It involves bundling data and methods into a single unit called a class. One way to achieve encapsulation is through the use of accessor methods, also known as getters and setters.

These special methods allow controlled access to an object’s data. In this article, we will…

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Uğur Taş
Codimis

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