mutable state
[ˈmjuːtəbəl steɪt]
nounpl: mutable states
estado mutável
1. In computer programming, a condition or configuration of an object or variable that can be changed or modified after its initial creation
The mutable state of the object allowed developers to update its properties dynamically.
O estado mutável do objeto permitiu aos desenvolvedores atualizar suas propriedades dinamicamente.
2. A data structure or variable whose value or internal properties can be altered during program execution
Working with mutable state requires careful management to avoid bugs.
Trabalhar com estado mutável requer gerenciamento cuidadoso para evitar erros.
3. General sense: any changeable or modifiable condition or circumstance
The mutable state of human emotions makes relationships complex.
O estado mutável das emoções humanas torna os relacionamentos complexos.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science contexts. It gained prominence with the rise of functional programming paradigms that emphasize immutability. In Brazilian tech culture, especially in São Paulo's growing startup scene, developers frequently discuss the challenges and implications of mutable state in code reviews and architectural discussions.
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