Immutability

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Builder

Separates the construction of a complex object from its representation so the same construction process can create different representations step by step.

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Private Class Data

Restricts accessor-write access to class attributes by isolating data in a separate object exposed read-only after construction, enforcing immutability and encapsulation.

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Immutability

Immutability is the property of data that cannot be changed after it is created; modifications produce new values instead of altering the original, which simplifies reasoning and concurrency.

Glossary

Pure Function

A pure function always returns the same output for the same input and has no side effects, meaning it does not read or modify any state outside its own arguments.