open/closed principle

A form of open-closed principle — A principle that states that software entities (such as classes, modules, and functions) should be open for extension, but closed for modification.

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Meanings

proper nounthe open/closed principle
  1. alternativeobject-oriented programmingcomputingAlternative spelling of open-closed principle.
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