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Immutability refers to the state of being unchangeable in software development, particularly with objects once created. This article details how immutability can improve data integrity, thread safety, and debugging by minimizing side effects that often arise from mutable objects.
The post outlines practical patterns, such as the Builder Pattern, to assist in creating immutable objects efficiently. It also addresses common objections to immutability, arguing for its adoption as best practice in scenarios where object changes are rare, while recognizing situations where mutables may be necessary.
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