concobject

A concobject is a term used in some programming languages and theoretical computer science to describe a concept related to object-oriented programming. It is not a widely standardized or universally recognized term like "class" or "object," but it often refers to an object that holds a fixed or immutable set of data. This contrasts with a traditional mutable object, whose internal state can be changed after its creation.

The idea behind a concobject is that once it is instantiated, its values cannot be altered. This immutability can offer several advantages. For instance, it can simplify reasoning about program state, as there's no need to track potential modifications to the concobject's data. This can also lead to more robust and thread-safe code, as multiple parts of a program can safely share or access a concobject without the risk of one part inadvertently changing the data used by another.

Concobjects can be implemented in various ways depending on the specific programming language. Some languages may have direct support for immutable objects, while others might achieve a similar effect through language constructs or design patterns. The concept is closely related to functional programming paradigms, where immutability is a fundamental principle. While the term "concobject" itself might not be in common parlance, the underlying principle of immutable data structures is a significant aspect of modern software development.