1.1.1 - Key Principles
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What does immutability mean?
💡 Hint: Think about constants and their characteristics.
Define pure functions.
💡 Hint: Consider functions' predictability.
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What is immutability?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of variables.
Are pure functions associated with side effects?
💡 Hint: Remember what defines a pure function.
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Create an example code snippet that illustrates immutability in Java, and explain how it affects data consistency.
💡 Hint: Consider using classes with only getters.
Compare two code snippets: one using pure functions and one with side effects. Discuss potential issues in code maintainability.
💡 Hint: Think about how easily changes can be traced.
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