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Immutable object question?

Posted by Raji on August 30, 2001 at 3:03 PM

When do you typically implement Immutable on an object? ie. what is the design criteria used.

And besides the fact that they don't have setters on them, is there any other characteristic to Immutable objects?

Thanks