juniorOOP
What are access modifiers in OOP?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Access modifiers control visibility of class members.
Deep explanation
They define whether properties/methods are public, private, or protected to enforce encapsulation.
Real-world example
Bank systems restricting account balance access.
Common mistakes
- Using public fields excessively.
Follow-up questions
- What is protected access?
- Why use private fields?