Getters and setters are special functions within classes that provide controlled access to an object's properties.
Purpose of Getters and Setters:
Encapsulation and Data Protection:
Getters and setters allow you to control access to an object's properties, enabling encapsulation.
They help protect internal properties from unintended modifications by providing controlled interfaces for property access and assignment.
Custom Logic on Property Access and Assignment:
With getters, you can execute custom code when a property is accessed, such as computing a value dynamically or logging access.
Setters enable validation or transformation of data before assigning it to a property, ensuring that only valid data is set.
Improved Syntax:
Getters and setters allow properties to be accessed and assigned using standard property syntax, enhancing code readability and maintainability.