(1) In programming, the process of combining elements to create a new entity. For example, a procedure is a type of encapsulation because it combines a series of computer instructions. Likewise, a complex data type, such as a record or class, relies on encapsulation. Object-oriented programming languages rely heavily on encapsulation to create high-level objects. Encapsulation is closely related to abstraction and information hiding.
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Abstraction, Encapsulation, and Information Hiding Interesting article about the differences between abstraction, encapsulation, and information hiding, and how the three terms are often used incorrectly.
