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# [Comparing \`const\` declarations and immutable objects](https://joeattardi.dev/comparing-const-declarations-and-immutable-objects?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Way back in my Java days, when interviewing candidates, I would often ask the candidate to explain the meaning of the final keyword. Many times I would get an answer along the lines of "It's a constant value" or "It can't be changed once assigned". F...

Sep 1, 2022 · 6 min read · joeattardi.dev  
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