mutable variable
[ˈmjuːtəbəl ˈvɛriəbəl]
nounpl: mutable variables
variável mutável
1. In programming, a variable whose value can be changed or modified after it has been initially assigned
In Java, a mutable variable can be reassigned multiple times throughout the program execution.
Em Java, uma variável mutável pode ser reatribuída várias vezes durante a execução do programa.
2. A storage location that allows modification of its contents without creating a new instance
Unlike immutable objects, a mutable variable permits direct changes to its state.
Diferentemente dos objetos imutáveis, uma variável mutável permite alterações diretas do seu estado.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. In Brazilian tech communities and educational institutions, 'variável mutável' is the standard terminology. The concept is fundamental to understanding programming paradigms, particularly when comparing imperative programming (which relies heavily on mutable variables) with functional programming (which emphasizes immutability).
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