👉 In computer science and digital communication, encapsulation refers to the process of hiding or concealing information within a software component. This means that the user interface (UI) of the application is not visible to other users, making it harder for them to access sensitive data or perform certain actions without the need for explicit permission. Encapsulation can be achieved by using attributes on objects, such as getters and setters, which allow developers to control access to the internal state of an object, providing a level of privacy