What are access specifiers in C++?

Can you explain what access specifiers are in C++?

Sure! Access specifiers in C++ define the accessibility of class members. The three main types are public, private, and protected.

What does each access specifier mean?

Public members can be accessed from anywhere, private members are only accessible within the class, and protected members can be accessed in derived classes.

Can you give me an example of each?

Of course! Here's a simple example:

class Example {
public:
    int publicVar;
private:
    int privateVar;
protected:
    int protectedVar;
};

How do these specifiers affect inheritance?

In inheritance, public members remain public, private members are not accessible, and protected members become public in derived classes.