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C# C# Objects Encapsulation and Arrays Encapsulation

Angel Smith
Angel Smith
1,590 Points
Posted by Angel Smith
Angel Smith
1,590 Points

Some more examples of encapsulation?

I've watched this video over and over, and I think I mostly grasp the concept, but does anyone have any other code (not analogy) examples of it? And maybe does someone have more of a definition of what it really means to encapsulate in code?

Thanks!

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

The code for any class is an example of encapsulation, it doesn't need to be written any particular way. Encapsulation is simply grouping and/or concealment of process (such as methods) and possibly data (such as private fields).

A programmer using a class doesn't need to know how it works internally, only what it does and what input it requires.

Angel Smith
Angel Smith
1,590 Points
Angel Smith
Angel Smith
1,590 Points

That makes so much sense now, thank you. I wasn't sure if it was a specific thing or not. Thank you!