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According to the open–closed principle (OCP), software entities should be:
Who is credited for originating the term open–closed principle?
Which technique is used to resolve the apparent dilemma in the open–closed principle?
The open–closed principle is one of the five SOLID principles of:
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What does it mean for a module to be 'open' according to Meyer's open–closed principle?
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Study Notes
Open-Closed Principle (OCP)
- Software entities should be open for extension but closed for modification.
Origin of the Term
- The term "open-closed principle" was originated by Bertrand Meyer.
Resolving the Dilemma
- Abstraction is the technique used to resolve the apparent dilemma in the open-closed principle.
SOLID Principles
- The open-closed principle is one of the five SOLID principles of object-oriented design.
Module Openness
- According to Meyer's open-closed principle, for a module to be 'open' means it is open to extension, but closed to modification.
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Test your understanding of the open-closed principle in object-oriented programming with this quiz. Explore scenarios where software entities can be extended without modification, and assess your knowledge of this fundamental design principle.
