Encapsulation in Python
Explore the concept of encapsulation in Python to understand how data and methods are grouped within classes. Learn the differences between public and private members, and see how encapsulation helps protect data, enhance security, and improve code maintainability.
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Encapsulation is a key element of OOP. It means that the data and the methods are grouped together under the single unit called class. This concept also assists in limiting the direct access of some of the object’s components, as this might lead to the changes in data. In Python, encapsulation is implemented through public, and private attributes and methods.
Public members
In Python, by default, all members are public. Public members are accessible from anywhere, both within and outside the class. Let's understand public members in encapsulation with the help of ...