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What does "protected" mean in programming?
protected is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An access modifier keyword that allows a class member to be accessed within the class and its subclasses, but not from outside.
Example
"class Animal { protected name: string = ''; }"
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