information hiding, encapsulation
information hiding Synonym
Synonyme information hidingInformationsverbergung - Informationsverheimlichung - Informationsverschleierung - Kapselung
Information hiding is a fundamental software engineering and design principle where internal details of a module, class, or component are concealed from other parts of the system. Only a well-defined interface is exposed, while implementation details remain private. This reduces complexity, limits the impact of changes, and improves maintainability, testability, and robustness. By hiding data structures and internal algorithms, developers can modify or optimize the internals without affecting external code that depends on the interface. Information hiding also supports encapsulation, promotes clear separation of concerns, and can contribute to security by preventing unintended or unauthorized access to internal state.
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encapsulation
information hiding, data hiding, data abstraction, abstraction, modularization
information hiding, data hiding, data abstraction, abstraction, modularization [x]
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Technology
reassurance
comfort, consolation, encouragement, support, relief, confidence, solace, cheer, heartening
comfort, consolation, encouragement, support, relief, confidence, solace, cheer, heartening [x]
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Emotion
logs
Protokolle, Aufzeichnungen, Einträge, Journal, Logdateien, Protokolldateien, Verlaufsdaten
Protokolle, Aufzeichnungen, Einträge, Journal, Logdateien, Protokolldateien, Verlaufsdaten [x]
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Technology
cracking a key problem
kein schwieriges Problem, leicht lösbares Problem, keine große Herausforderung, lösbare Aufgabe, überschaubares Problem
kein schwieriges Problem, leicht lösbares Problem, keine große Herausforderung, lösbare Aufgabe, überschaubares Problem [x]
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Technology
generalizations
sweeping statements, broad statements, blanket statements, stereotypes, oversimplifications
sweeping statements, broad statements, blanket statements, stereotypes, oversimplifications [x]
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Language
generalizing
generalizing, generalisation, generalization, simplifying, stereotyping, overgeneralizing, extrapolating, universalizing, broad-brush thinking
generalizing, generalisation, generalization, simplifying, stereotyping, overgeneralizing, extrapolating, universalizing, broad-brush thinking [x]
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Language
abstraction
abstraction layer, generalization, conceptualization, notion, idea, concept, abstraction level, thought, mental model, representation, model, schema, simplification, essence, quintessence
abstraction layer, generalization, conceptualization, notion, idea, concept, abstraction level, thought, mental model, representation, model, schema, simplification, essence, quintessence [x]
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Philosophy
nonfigurative
nonrepresentational, abstract, nonobjective
nonrepresentational, abstract, nonobjective [x]
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Art
concept
idea, notion, conception, construct, abstraction, perception, impression, theory, principle, thought, understanding, mental image, mental model
idea, notion, conception, construct, abstraction, perception, impression, theory, principle, thought, understanding, mental image, mental model [x]
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Philosophy
disseminating
spreading, diffusing, propagating, distributing, circulating, broadcasting, promulgating, publicizing, transmitting
spreading, diffusing, propagating, distributing, circulating, broadcasting, promulgating, publicizing, transmitting [x]
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Communication
mislead
deceive, misguide, misinform, lead astray, delude, fool, misdirect, dupe, hoodwink, betray, lie to
deceive, misguide, misinform, lead astray, delude, fool, misdirect, dupe, hoodwink, betray, lie to [x]
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Communication
reports
documents, records, statements, accounts, papers, write-ups, briefings, summaries, reviews, analyses
documents, records, statements, accounts, papers, write-ups, briefings, summaries, reviews, analyses [x]
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Documents
communicate
convey, express, transmit, impart, articulate, share, disclose, relate, announce, declare, report, reveal, inform, notify, tell, discuss, correspond, interact, connect, confer, talk, speak, converse,... [more]
convey, express, transmit, impart, articulate, share, disclose, relate, announce, declare, report, reveal, inform, notify, tell, discuss, correspond, interact, connect, confer, talk, speak, converse, signal, broadcast, publicize, disseminate, circulate [x]
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Communication
