Understanding Getters and Setters in Python
Understanding Getters and Setters in Python What are Getters and Setters in Python? In Python, getters and setters are methods that allow you to access and modify the values of private variables (usually prefixed with an underscore, like _variable ). They provide control over how attributes of an object are accessed and updated. Definitions: Getter: A method used to access the value of a private variable. Setter: A method used to update (or set) the value of a private variable. Getters and setters are useful to: Control access to private data. Validate data when setting a value. Include extra logic when getting or setting a value. Example without Getter/Setter: Consider the following example where we directly access a private variable: class Student: def __init__(self, name): self._name = name # Private variab...