Encapsulation (computer programming): Difference between revisions

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The second definition is motivated by the fact that in many of the OOP languages hiding of components is not automatic or can be overridden; thus, [[information hiding]] is defined as a separate notion by those who prefer the second definition.<!-- this is based on all the refs given above, so no inline cite here-->

The features of encapsulation are supported using classes in omost object-oriented programming languages, although other alternatives also exist.k

== An information-hiding mechanism ==