Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constructor
Noun
/kənˈstrʌktər/
Definition
A constructor is a special method in a class that is called when an instance of the class is created.
Examples
- The constructor sets up the properties of the object during instantiation.
- In many programming languages, a class can have multiple constructors overloading the initialization process.
- When creating a new instance, the constructor is automatically invoked.
Meaning
In programming, a constructor is used to initialize objects of a class, setting initial values or preparing resources needed by the object.
Synonyms
- initializer
- creator
- builder
