TRAIT

Trait

In computer programming, a trait is a collection of methods, used as a "simple conceptual model for structuring object-oriented programs" similar to mixins. Traits provide a simple way to create classes that reuse behavior from software components.

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trait

Noun

  1. an identifying characteristic, habit or trend
    The number one personality trait I hate is hypocrisy. Why can't you be consistent!?
  2. In object-oriented programming, an uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.


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