Empirical data on the effects of immutability?

Question

In class today, my professor was discussing how to structure a class. The course primarily uses Java and I have more Java experience than the teacher (he comes from a C++ b

Answer 1

• Don't argue with the prof. You have nothing to gain.
• These are open questions, like dynamic vs static typing. We sometimes think functional techniques involving immutable data are better for various reasons, but it's mostly a matter of style so far.