"principle of least knowledge" meaning in English

See principle of least knowledge in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} principle of least knowledge
  1. (software, object-oriented programming) Synonym of Law of Demeter Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming, Software Synonyms: Law of Demeter [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-principle_of_least_knowledge-en-name-adpWNYrm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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