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Which of the following is the best practice to access a protected attribute _data from a subclass?

AAccess it using a global variable.

BAccess it using <code>self.__data</code> inside the subclass.

CAccess it using <code>self.data</code> without underscore.

DAccess it directly using <code>self._data</code> inside the subclass.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand protected attribute access
Protected attributes (single underscore) are intended to be accessed within the class and its subclasses directly using self._data.
Step 2: Differentiate from private attributes
Double underscore attributes are name-mangled and not directly accessible; single underscore attributes are accessible directly.
Final Answer:
Access it directly using self._data inside the subclass. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Subclass accesses protected attribute with self._attribute [OK]

Quick Trick: Use self._attribute to access protected members in subclasses [OK]

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