Simulate Private Methods Using Closures
Learn how to simulate private methods in Python using closures and nested functions for better encapsulation and data hiding. Simulating Private Methods in Python Using Closures While Python doesn't have true private methods like some other languages, we can simulate this behavior using closures. Closures allow us to create nested functions that remember variables from their enclosing scope, even after the outer function has finished executing. Why Simulate Private Methods? Private methods help with encapsulation, preventing external code from accessing implementation details. This makes your code more maintainable and reduces unexpected side effects. Python's convention is to use a single underscore prefix (e.g., _private_method), but this doesn't actually prevent access. Closures provide stronger encapsulation. Basic Closure Example Here's a simple example of a closure that maintains private state: ...