key term - Access modifier

Definition

An access modifier is used in programming languages to control the visibility and accessibility of variables, methods, and classes within different parts of code. It determines whether other parts of code can access and modify certain elements.

Related terms

public:

This access modifier allows unrestricted access to variables, methods, or classes from any part of the code.

private: This access modifier restricts access to variables, methods, or classes only within the same class where they are declared.

protected:

This access modifier allows access within the same class and its subclasses but not outside those boundaries.