Encapsulation with local and protected: SystemVerilog vs C++/Java

SystemVerilog vs C++/Java

Java protected also includes package-level nuances, while C++ protected/private interact with friend declarations and header visibility. SystemVerilog is closer to classical class visibility rules used in verification code, and local is often used more aggressively to prevent accidental mutation in large testbench hierarchies.

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