Yes. I think that's what I was trying to get at with a Set supertype and ModifiableSet subtype. Just with a change of names: I wouldn't call the supertype "unmodifiable" if it allows subtypes to...
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Re: What is the rationale behind `immutableCollection` family of methods, and the advantages of the particular pattern?
Yes. I think that's what I was trying to get at with a Set supertype and ModifiableSet subtype. Just with a change of names: I wouldn't call the supertype "unmodifiable" if it allows subtypes to...
Re: What is the rationale behind `immutableCollection` family of methods, and the advantages of the particular pattern?
I'm not sure I follow that Kevin.
Suppose I have a MyCollection type and an unrelated UnmodifiableMyCollection type with the same behaviour (except for anything that would modify the collection). ...