Private

Definition

In the context of programming, private refers to a visibility modifier that restricts access to certain variables or methods within a class. It means that only other members of the same class can access those private elements.

Related terms

Public: Refers to a visibility modifier that allows unrestricted access to variables or methods from any part of the program.

Encapsulation:

The concept of bundling data and methods together within a class and controlling their access using visibility modifiers like private.

Access Modifier: A keyword used in programming languages to define the accessibility level of classes, variables, or methods.