Practice Immutability And Pure Functions In Python (6.5) - Chapter 6: Functional Programming Tools in Python

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Question 1.
What is immutability?
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Think about how some objects behave in Python.
Question 2.
Name one immutable type in Python.
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Remember types that cannot be changed.
3Question 3.
What does immutability refer to?
- Data can change
- Data cannot change after creation
- Data can only change once
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Consider what happens if you try to change an immutable object.
4Question 4.
True or False: A pure function can modify global variables.
- True
- False
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Think about how pure functions are defined.
Question 5.
Create a function that accepts a list of numbers and returns a new list with their squares without modifying the original list.
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Think of how list comprehensions work.
Question 6.
Discuss a real-world example where applying immutability could save frustration in software development.
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Consider scenarios in large applications where settings might be altered unexpectedly.

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