get method

[/ɡɛt ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: get methods
método getter
1. A programming method that retrieves or returns the value of a private or protected property/attribute of an object
The get method allows you to access the private variable without directly modifying it.
O método getter permite que você acesse a variável privada sem modificá-la diretamente.
2. In object-oriented programming, a function that provides read-only access to an object's data
Use the getName() get method to retrieve the user's name.
Use o método getter getName() para recuperar o nome do usuário.
3. A standard practice in encapsulation to control how private attributes are accessed
The get method is part of the accessor pattern in object-oriented design.
O método getter é parte do padrão acessor no design orientado a objetos.
This is technical jargon specific to software development and object-oriented programming. It is used identically in both Brazilian and American programming communities, though Portuguese translations vary slightly. In Brazil, 'método getter' is the predominant term, while 'método de acesso' is sometimes used as an alternative.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accessor methodgettergetter functionproperty accessor
Antonyms / Antônimos
set methodsettermutator method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método getter
Standard technical terminology used in Brazilian software development
São Paulo
método getter ou método de acesso
Both terms are commonly used in the tech hub of Brazil
Portugal
método getter ou método de obtenção
Portuguese speakers often use 'obtenção' as an alternative translation
USA
get method
Standard English terminology in American programming contexts

Related Words

encapsulationaccessorprivate attributeobject-oriented programmingsetter methodproperty

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the getter-setter pattern
implement proper getters and setters
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