Object-Oriented Getters and Setters

Getters and setters are methods in object-oriented programming (OOP) that provide controlled access to an object's private or protected attributes. Getters retrieve the value of an attribute, while setters modify it, often including validation or side effects. This encapsulation principle helps maintain data integrity and supports abstraction by hiding internal implementation details.

Also known as: Accessors and Mutators, Getter-Setter Methods, Property Methods, Encapsulation Methods, OOP Getters Setters

Why learn Object-Oriented Getters and Setters?

Developers should use getters and setters when building OOP systems to enforce data validation, ensure consistency, and facilitate future changes without breaking external code. They are essential in scenarios like user input handling, where setters can sanitize data, or in frameworks that rely on property access for features like data binding in UI libraries.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: Getters and Setters
• tutorial: Oracle Java Tutorial: Using Getters and Setters
• tutorial: GeeksforGeeks: Getter and Setter in Python
• video: YouTube: Getters and Setters Explained (Java)
• tutorial: C# Properties Tutorial