Attribute (Computing)
An attribute in computing refers to a characteristic or property associated with a data entity, object, or element in a software system. Attributes provide additional information about the entity they belong to and are used to describe its state, behavior, or identity. In object-oriented programming, attributes are often referred to as fields, properties, or member variables, depending on the programming language. For example, in a database context, attributes may represent columns in a table, each defining a specific piece of information about the entities stored in the table. Attributes can have different data types, such as integers, strings, or custom data structures, depending on the requirements of the software system. Manipulating and accessing attributes is fundamental to working with data and objects in computer programs, allowing developers to retrieve, modify, and manipulate the state of entities within the system.
References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_(computing)