Embracing Immutability
Auto-generating setters can lead to increased mutability, making it difficult to reason about an object's behavior. By prioritizing immutability, as seen with Java's new record feature, developers can avoid common pitfalls and bugs associated with mutable state. The cultural shift towards embracing immutability challenges the default mindset of always having setters, encouraging a more thoughtful approach to object design.In this clip
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