immutable structure
[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: immutable structures
estrutura imutável
1. A data structure or organizational arrangement that cannot be changed, modified, or altered after its creation; a fixed framework that remains constant
In functional programming, an immutable structure ensures that the original data remains unchanged when operations are performed on it.
Na programação funcional, uma estrutura imutável garante que os dados originais permaneçam inalterados quando operações são realizadas nela.
2. A system or framework designed to be permanent and unchangeable, often used in legal, constitutional, or computational contexts
The Constitution represents an immutable structure that guides the nation's governance.
A Constituição representa uma estrutura imutável que orienta a governança da nação.
3. In software development, an object or data type that cannot be modified after instantiation
Strings in Java are immutable structures, meaning once created they cannot be changed.
Strings em Java são estruturas imutáveis, significando que uma vez criadas não podem ser alteradas.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in software development, computer science, and legal frameworks in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it has gained prominence with the growth of the tech industry and computer science education. The concept reflects modern programming paradigms that emphasize data integrity and predictability in software systems.
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