immutable sequences
[/ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˈsiːkwənsɪz/]
nounpl: immutable sequences
sequências imutáveis
1. In programming and computer science, data structures that cannot be modified after creation; once established, their elements cannot be changed, added, or removed
Strings and tuples are immutable sequences in Python that cannot be altered once created.
Strings e tuplas são sequências imutáveis em Python que não podem ser alteradas após sua criação.
2. Collections of ordered elements with a fixed, unchangeable state throughout their lifetime
The advantage of immutable sequences is that they can be safely shared across multiple threads without synchronization.
A vantagem das sequências imutáveis é que elas podem ser compartilhadas com segurança entre múltiplas threads sem sincronização.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It's fundamental to programming paradigms like functional programming and is especially important in discussions about thread safety and data structure design. The concept gained prominence with languages like Python, Java, and Haskell. In both Brazil and Portugal, the Portuguese translation 'sequências imutáveis' is standardized in academic and professional settings.
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