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Default mutability like practically every large language? I’ll admit, both have their uses, but if you’re striving for less runtime errors, default immutability
by colejohnson66 6y ago
Default mutability like practically every large language? I’ll admit, both have their uses, but if you’re striving for less runtime errors, default immutability makes more sense.
- rowanG077 6y agoThese are not runtime errors. But regardless I rather like a runtime error instead of doing the wrong thing.
- colejohnson66 6y agoWhy would you prefer a runtime error over just not making the mistake in the first place?
- rowanG077 6y agoBecause I don't like having bombs in my software waiting to explode when you touch it. That's essentially what mutable by default is.
- colejohnson66 6y agoWell then we’re on the same page: default immutability is better. You’re wording three comments up seemed to say you prefer default mutability