protected data members
[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈdeɪtə ˈmɛmbərz]
noun
membros de dados protegidos
1. Class attributes or variables in object-oriented programming that have protected access level, allowing access only within the class itself and its subclasses, but not from outside the class hierarchy
In Java, protected data members can be accessed by subclasses but not by unrelated classes.
Em Java, membros de dados protegidos podem ser acessados por subclasses, mas não por classes não relacionadas.
2. Variables declared with the 'protected' access modifier in languages like C++, Java, and C# that restrict direct access from external code
The protected data members of the parent class are inherited by child classes.
Os membros de dados protegidos da classe pai são herdados pelas classes filhas.
This is a technical term used universally in programming education and professional software development in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the standardization of programming languages and concepts across different English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking regions. The term is crucial in teaching object-oriented programming principles and is consistently used in university computer science programs and professional development certifications worldwide.
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