What are the different access modifiers in programming?

What are the different access modifiers in programming?

Access modifiers are keywords used to set the accessibility of classes, methods, and other members. The main types are public, private, protected, and internal.

Can you explain the difference between public and private access modifiers?

Sure! Public members are accessible from anywhere in the code, while private members can only be accessed within the class they are defined in.

What about protected access modifiers?

Protected members are accessible within their own class and by derived class instances, but not from outside the class hierarchy.

Are there any other access modifiers I should know about?

Yes, there's also the internal modifier, which allows access within the same assembly, and the protected internal modifier, which combines both protected and internal access.