Kapseloituun

Kapseloituun is a Finnish term that translates to "encapsulated" or "enclosed" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of computer programming and software development to describe a design principle where the internal state and implementation details of an object are hidden from the outside world. This principle, known as encapsulation, is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming.

Encapsulation helps in managing complexity by bundling data (attributes) and the methods (functions) that operate on that data within a single unit, often referred to as a class. By restricting direct access to an object's internal data, encapsulation promotes data integrity and prevents accidental or unauthorized modification. Instead, interaction with the object's data is typically managed through public methods, which act as controlled interfaces.

The benefits of encapsulation include improved code organization, reusability, and maintainability. It allows developers to change the internal implementation of a class without affecting the code that uses it, as long as the public interface remains the same. This concept is crucial for building robust and scalable software systems.