6.5 - Immutability and Pure Functions in Python
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What is immutability?
💡 Hint: Think about how some objects behave in Python.
Name one immutable type in Python.
💡 Hint: Remember types that cannot be changed.
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What does immutability refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if you try to change an immutable object.
True or False: A pure function can modify global variables.
💡 Hint: Think about how pure functions are defined.
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Create a function that accepts a list of numbers and returns a new list with their squares without modifying the original list.
💡 Hint: Think of how list comprehensions work.
Discuss a real-world example where applying immutability could save frustration in software development.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios in large applications where settings might be altered unexpectedly.
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