Finding the Stinky Parts of Your Code: Code Smell 256 - Mutable Getters

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Avoid mutable getters to protect your code's integrity and encapsulation. Learn how to return immutable copies in Java for safer and more predictable coding

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Avoid exposing mutable getters in your code to maintain object integrity and encapsulation. Use immutable copies or data structures to prevent unintended modifications and ensure thread safety.