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| ==== Definition ==== | | ==== Definition ==== |
| '''Nesting''' refers to the arrangement of elements within other elements. Nesting involves placing one element (such as a component, class, or function) inside another. | | '''Nesting''' refers to the arrangement of elements within other elements. Nesting involves placing one element (such as a component, class, or function) inside another. |
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| It creates a hierarchical structure where inner elements are contained within outer elements.
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| ==== Examples of Nesting ====
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| ====== 1. Class Nesting ======
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| * In object-oriented programming, you can nest classes within other classes.
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| * For instance, a '''Car''' class might contain an '''Engine''' class, which in turn contains '''Cylinders''' and '''Pistons''' classes.
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| ====== 2. Function Nesting ======
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| * Functions can be nested within other functions.
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| * For example, a '''calculateTotalCost''' function might call an '''applyDiscount''' function inside it.
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| ====== 3. HTML Nesting ======
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| * In web development, HTML tags can be nested.
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| * A <code><nowiki><div></nowiki></code> tag can contain other tags like <code><nowiki><p></nowiki></code>, <code><nowiki><span></nowiki></code>, or even nested <code><nowiki><div></nowiki></code> tags.
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| ==== Benefits of Nesting ====
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| * '''Modularity''': Nesting promotes modularity by organizing related elements together.
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| * '''Readability''': Proper nesting enhances code readability and maintainability.
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| * '''Scoping''': Nested elements have their own scope, limiting their visibility to specific contexts.
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| '''Considerations'''
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| * '''Over-Nesting''': Avoid excessive nesting, as it can lead to complexity and confusion.
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| * '''Balance''': Find the right balance between nesting for clarity and avoiding unnecessary layers.
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| Nesting in software modeling helps structure and organize elements, making code more manageable and understandable.
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