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Strings are immutable in java . why ?

807588Aug 5 2009 — edited Aug 11 2009

Dear All ,

Why String are immutable in java ?
What is the benefit behind this ?
Why not other types like date is immutable ?

What are different reasons/facts which led Sun to make String immutable ?

Thanks
Suren

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