non-immutable variables
[nɑn ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˈvɛriəbəlz]
nounpl: non-immutable variables
variáveis mutáveis
1. In programming, variables whose values can be changed or modified after they are initially assigned
In Java, non-immutable variables allow you to reassign new values throughout your program execution.
Em Java, variáveis mutáveis permitem que você reatribua novos valores durante a execução do programa.
2. Variables that do not have the immutable property, meaning their internal state can be altered
Unlike strings in some languages, non-immutable variables such as lists can be modified in place.
Diferentemente de strings em algumas linguagens, variáveis mutáveis como listas podem ser modificadas no local.
3. Data containers whose content or reference can be changed after initialization
Non-immutable variables are essential for dynamic programming where data needs to be updated frequently.
Variáveis mutáveis são essenciais para programação dinâmica onde dados precisam ser atualizados frequentemente.
This is a technical term primarily used in programming and software development contexts across both Brazil and the USA. It's part of standard programming vocabulary in computer science education and professional development environments. The concept is fundamental to understanding programming languages and is used identically in both cultures, though Brazilian developers may sometimes use the English term directly in technical discussions.
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