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Python strings are immutable, but only sometimes
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nothrowaways
on Feb 24, 2022
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jqpabc123
on Feb 24, 2022
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Personal opinion --- "strings" in Python would be better labeled "literals" or "constants" in keeping with the tradition of most other languages.
Redefining the term "string" achieves nothing but confusion.
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Redefining the term "string" achieves nothing but confusion.