information hiding en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:object-oriented programming, uncountable) The technique to hide information so that it is invisible from the outside of an object. (It is a principle of segregation of design decisions that are most likely to change, so that other parts of the program are protected from extensive modification.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| data hiding | alternative | lexicographic |