Const Correctness for C++ Builds
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In the ever-evolving world of software development, ensuring code quality and maintainability is paramount. Two seemingly unrelated concepts, const correctness in C++ and ephemeral build environments from DevOps, share a surprising connection, both aiming to build a strong foundation for reliable software.
Const Correctness: Enforcing Immutability in Code
Const correctness is a programming paradigm in C++ that emphasizes the use of the const
keyword to explicitly declare variables and objects that shouldn't be modified. This enforces a form of immutability within your code. Just like an immutable object in other languages, a const
variable cannot have its value changed after initialization.