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Re:A C++ Immutable String class by thirsteh on Saturday September 21, 2013 @11:59AM (#6423335)
The page is down, but: Most languages have immutable strings.

Also, I hope you're not suggesting immutability is a Javaism...

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Re:A C++ Immutable String class by asveikau on Saturday September 21, 2013 @12:06PM (#6423361)
Yes, actually, I don't think it's controversial to say that Java did more to popularize immutable strings than any of the languages you're thinking of. And when people get CS degrees completely centered around Java, bring this kind of "feature" and others to C++, they end up churning out what looks a lot like pretend-Java.
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Re:A C++ Immutable String class by pjmlp on Saturday September 21, 2013 @01:15PM (#6423630)
Do those CS degrees exist? I pity those students.

Back then when I graduated (1999), at least in Portugal there were lots and lots of languages to use for assignments, during the degree (5 years long).

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Re:A C++ Immutable String class by cdmh on Saturday September 21, 2013 @12:05PM (#6423359)
I had a problem with the traffic volumes! It's back now, and stable.

I don't mention Java ;)

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