single responsibility principle

proper noun

The principle that every class should have a single responsibility entirely encapsulated by that class.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. object-oriented programmingcomputingThe principle that every class should have a single responsibility entirely encapsulated by that class.

Translations

German Eine-Verantwortlichkeit-Prinzip, Single-Responsibility-Prinzip
  • Eine-Verantwortlichkeit-Prinzipprogramming principle
  • Single-Responsibility-Prinzipprogramming principle
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