TypeScript Accessor

In TypeScript, the accessor property provides a method to access and set the class members. It has two methods which are given below.

1. getter
2. setter

getter

The getter accessor property is the conventional method which is used for retrieving the value of a variable. In object literal, the getter property denoted by "get" keyword. It can be public, private, and protected.

Syntax

Example

Setter

The setter accessor property is the conventional method which is used for updating the value of a variable. In object literal, the setter property is denoted by "set" keyword.

Syntax

Example

We can understand the concept of getter and setter from the below example.

Example

Output:

Now, if we change the first line: let passcode = "secret_passcode";

Then, Output: Unauthorized update of student detail!

Naming convention for getter and setter

The naming convention of the setter and getter method should be as follows:

            getXX() and setXX()

Here, XX is the name of the variable. For example:

Then the setter and getter will be: