Mutable Object
Definition
A mutable object is an object whose state can be modified after it is created. In other words, you can change the values of its attributes or properties.
Analogy
Think of a whiteboard that you can write on and erase. You can modify the content on the whiteboard by adding or removing information as needed.
Related terms
Immutable Object: An immutable object is the opposite of a mutable object. Once an immutable object is created, its state cannot be changed.
Attribute: An attribute refers to a characteristic or property of an object. It represents the data associated with the object.
Method: A method is a set of instructions that defines what actions an object can perform. It represents the behavior of an object.
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