When is an interface "good"?, C++ FAQ

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FAQ: When is an interface "good"? ←(in the new Super-FAQ)

It's in Section: Classes and objects:

FAQ: What is a class?
FAQ: What is an object?
FAQ: When is an interface "good"? (this FAQ)
FAQ: What is encapsulation?
FAQ: How does C++ help with the tradeoff of safety vs. usability?
FAQ: How can I prevent other programmers from violating encapsulation by seeing the private parts of my class?
FAQ: Can a method directly access the non-public members of another instance of its class?
FAQ: Is Encapsulation a Security device?
FAQ: What's the difference between the keywords struct and class?