The access level refers to the visibility or accessibility of a variable, class, or method in object-oriented programming. It determines which parts of the code can access and manipulate these elements.
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Public: This access level allows variables, classes, or methods to be accessed from anywhere in the program.
Protected: This access level makes variables, classes, or methods accessible within their own class and any subclasses.
Private: This access level restricts variables, classes, or methods to be accessed only within their own class.