"template method" meaning in All languages combined

See template method on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: template methods [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} template method (plural template methods)
  1. (software, object-oriented programming) A special method of an abstract class used in the template method pattern that prescribes an algorithm for its subclasses. Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming, Software Related terms: template method pattern Translations (Translations): mallinemetodi (Finnish), Schablonenmethode [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-template_method-en-noun-mxJj0AHF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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