Rule Definition
Structures should not be used. Using Structures is against Object Oriented encapsulation principles because it exposes its Members to anyone, without any possible control.
Remediation
Consider creating a Class encapsulating the Structure
Related Technologies
C++
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Modularity and OO Encapsulation Conformity
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