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open/closed principle

open/closed principle is the alternative spelling of open-closed principle.

Meaning of open-closed principle

Proper noun

the open-closed principle

  1. (object-oriented programming) A principle that states that software entities (such as classes, modules, and functions) should be open for extension, but closed for modification.

Questions about open/closed principle

What is open/closed principle the alternative spelling of?
Open/closed principle is the alternative spelling of open-closed principle.

Words near open/closed principle in the dictionary

  1. open-washing
  2. open-weight
  3. open-wheel
  4. open-wheel racing
  5. open-work
  6. open/closed principle
  7. openability
  8. openable
  9. openband
  10. openbill
  11. openbills

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