- C++ Introduction
- C++ Getting Started
- C++ Syntax
- C++ Output (Print Text)
- C++ Comments
- C++ Variables
- C++ Declare Multiple Variables
- C++ Identifiers
- C++ User Input
- C++ Data Types
- C++ Operators
- C++ Strings
- C++ Math
- C++ Booleans
- C++ Conditions
- C++ Switch
- C++ While Loop
- C++ For Loop
- C++ Break And Continue
- C++ Arrays
- C++ References
- C++ Pointers
- C++ Functions
- C++ Function Overloading
- C++ OOP
- C++ Classes And Objects
- C++ Class Methods
- C++ Constructors
- C++ Access Specifiers
- C++ Encapsulation
- C++ Inheritance
- C++ Multilevel Inheritance
- C++ Multiple Inheritance
- C++ Inheritance Access
- C++ Polymorphism
- C++ Files
- C++ Exceptions
- C++ How To Add Two Numbers
C++ Encapsulation
Encapsulation
The meaning of Encapsulation, is to make sure that "sensitive" data is hidden from users. To achieve this, you must declare class variables/attributes as private (cannot be accessed from outside the class). If you want others to read or modify the value of a private member, you can provide public get and set methods.
Access Private Members
To access a private attribute, use public "get" and "set" methods:
Example
using namespace std;
class Employee {
private:
// Private attribute
int salary;
public:
// Setter
void setSalary(int s) {
salary = s;
}
// Getter
int getSalary() {
return salary;
}
};
int main() {
Employee myObj;
myObj.setSalary(50000);
cout << myObj.getSalary();
return 0;
}
Example explained
The salary attribute is private, which have restricted access.
The public setSalary() method takes a parameter (s) and assigns it to the salary attribute (salary = s).
The public getSalary() method returns the value of the private salary attribute.
Inside main(), we create an object of the Employee class. Now we can use the setSalary() method to set the value of the private attribute to 50000. Then we call the getSalary() method on the object to return the value
Practice Excercise Practice now
Why Encapsulation?
- It is considered good practice to declare your class attributes as private (as often as you can). Encapsulation ensures better control of your data, because you (or others) can change one part of the code without affecting other parts
- Increased security of data
Practice Excercise Practice now
Products
Partner
Copyright © RVR Innovations LLP 2025 | All rights reserved - Mytat.co is the venture of RVR Innovations LLP