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Software entities (classes, modules, functions, etc.) should be open for extension, but closed for modification.

Bertrand Meyer

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Bertrand Meyer
Age: 73
Born: 1950
Born: November 21
Author
Computer Scientist
Engineer
Full Professor
Paris
France
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Classes
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