What about Math class??? Which of the following represent immutable classes? a) String b) Double c) StringBuffer d) Math
Madhav Lakkapragada
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I would say yes, Math class is immutable. All methods of Math class are static, so I cannot have new behavior by overriding it. Also, the constructor is private so I cannot instantiate athe class. Regds. - satya
I think the term "immutable" is completely meaningless for the Math class. "Immutable" is used to refer to objects, to indicate that the instances of a class are unchangeable. With the Math class, it's not even possible to create any objects, so the term "immutable" doesn't really apply, in my opinion. I suppose you could answer this one either way - it's a vague question.
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manal
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hi ... u cant make a instance of maths class so there is no question of its immutebility .... there should be some object on which we could immutebility ... corrrrect me if i m wrong ...... manal ...
Madhav Lakkapragada
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Well, the way I was thinking of immutable is that "I cannot change the behavior of the class/obj" With this thought in mind, I said yes. Sure it is vague. Regds. - satya
Karthik Subramanian
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Hi all, I completely agree with the sheriff.When we can't even create an object of a class how can we think of changing it's contents.String and Double classes are examples of immutable classes.
Deepak M
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If we get this qt in the exam and we DON't select Math class as immutable, that would mean Math class is mutable. However, thats not the case. Therefore, I think its better off to choose Math class as immutable. Vague answer for a vague qt.
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