protected interface
[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: protected interfaces
interface protegida
1. In object-oriented programming, a class interface that restricts access to its members to subclasses and classes within the same package, using the 'protected' access modifier
The protected interface allows subclasses to access methods that should not be available to external users.
A interface protegida permite que subclasses acessem métodos que não devem estar disponíveis para usuários externos.
2. A design pattern that shields implementation details from external clients while providing controlled access to derived classes
By using a protected interface, we can maintain backward compatibility while allowing internal modifications.
Ao usar uma interface protegida, podemos manter a compatibilidade retroativa enquanto permitimos modificações internas.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science education. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical communities, with no significant regional variation. The concept is fundamental to object-oriented programming principles taught in universities and used in enterprise software development across all Portuguese-speaking tech communities.
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