Python Programming - Encapsulation - Discussion

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Encapsulation

68.

What does the following Python code demonstrate?

class Book:
    def __init__(self, title, __author):
        self.title = title
        self.__author = __author

    def get_author(self):
        return self.__author

Public access specifier

Private access specifier

Protected access specifier

Global variable

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The double underscore prefix before 'author' indicates that it is a private variable, demonstrating encapsulation by hiding the implementation details.