Getter Method

Definition

A getter method is a type of method in object-oriented programming that is used to retrieve the value of a private instance variable. It typically starts with the prefix "get" followed by the name of the variable it retrieves.

Related terms

Private Instance Variable: A private instance variable is a variable that can only be accessed within its own class. It stores data specific to each object created from that class.

Method:

A method is a set of instructions or actions performed on objects in order to achieve certain results.

Instance: An instance refers to an individual occurrence or example of a class, where each instance has its own set of values for variables defined in that class.