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Bot GPT 3.5 Encapsulation and information hiding are related concepts in object-oriented programming, but they are not exactly the same:
Encapsulation:
1. Encapsulation is the concept of bundling data (attributes) and methods (behaviors) that operate on that data into a single unit, called a class.
2. It allows the implementation details of a class to be hidden from the outside world, providing a clear interface for interacting with the class.
3. Encapsulation helps in organizing code, reducing complexity, and protecting the integrity of the data by restricting direct access to it.
Information Hiding:
1. Information hiding is a design principle that suggests that the internal workings of a class should be hidden from the outside world.
2. It involves selectively exposing only the necessary information and functionality of a class while hiding the implementation details that are not relevant to external users.
3. Information hiding helps in improving the maintainability, reusability, and scalability of the code by reducing dependencies on the internal structure of a class.
In summary, encapsulation is the process of bundling data and methods into a class, while information hiding is the design principle of hiding unnecessary details of a class from external users. Encapsulation enables information hiding by providing a clear interface for interacting with the class while protecting the internal implementation.