"open-closed principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the open-closed principle [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the open-closed principle
  1. (programming, object-oriented programming) A principle that states that software entities (such as classes, modules, and functions) should be open for extension, but closed for modification. Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming, Programming Synonyms: open/closed principle Hypernyms: principle, SOLID
    Sense id: en-open-closed_principle-en-name-EKVCtisZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Alternative forms

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