getter

Meanings

• Noun

  A function or method that retrieves or obtains data or values.

  - "The getter function in JavaScript is used to retrieve the value of a property."
  - "The getter method in a database is used to retrieve data from a table."

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Synonyms

accessor , get

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Variants

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getter , getters , go-getter , go-getters , go-getting , go-gettings

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the verb 'get' meaning 'to obtain' or 'to receive'.

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Trivia

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1. Getters were first introduced in Smalltalk programming language.

2. In some programming languages, getters are also known as accessors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Setter: A function or method that assigns or sets a value to a variable or property.

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Culture

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Getters are commonly used in programming and database management.

How to Memorize "getter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a function or method that returns a value when called.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'getter' with the concept of retrieving or obtaining data or values.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Get Value' to remember the meaning of getter.

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