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information hiding has definition Hiding details so as to reduce complexity source: Object Oriented Software Engineering by Lethbridge and Laganière, 2001-10-19 11:36:54.0
has purpose
to allow private information and methods to be changed without affecting other objects
to make sure that private information and methods are accessed only through a public interface
added by: JK, source: Sun Java Tutorial, 2001-10-19 11:36:54.0
is a subtopic of Object Oriented Programming Concepts
is a kind of mechanism added by: JK, 2001-10-19 11:36:54.0

information hiding	has definition Hiding details so as to reduce complexity
	has purpose to allow private information and methods to be changed without affecting other objects to make sure that private information and methods are accessed only through a public interface
	is a subtopic of Object Oriented Programming Concepts
	is a kind of mechanism