HasPublic

HasPublic is a boolean attribute in computer science that indicates whether an assembly or module is publicly accessible. In programming languages that support attributes, such as C# and Java, HasPublic is often used to specify documentation, accessibility, and other metadata about a type or method.

The HasPublic attribute is typically used to indicate that a type or method is intended to be accessed externally, rather than being hidden from the outside world. This is in contrast to private or internal attributes, which are only accessible within the same assembly or module. The implication of HasPublic is that the type or method is designed to be used by other developers, either within the same project or by external applications.

One of the main uses of HasPublic is in documentation and API design. When designing an API, developers often want to indicate which methods or types are intended to be used by external applications, and which are internal implementation details. The HasPublic attribute serves this purpose, providing a way to document the intended accessibility of a type or method.

In practice, the HasPublic attribute is often used in conjunction with other attributes, such as XmlComment or Obfuscation, to provide additional metadata about a type or method. While the specific behavior of HasPublic can vary depending on the programming language and platform, its general purpose is to provide a way to express and enforce the intended accessibility of a type or method.

As of 2022, HasPublic is not a widely supported attribute across all programming languages, and its usage may vary depending on the specific language and implementation. However, it remains an important concept in the design of APIs and documentation.