Kotlin Data Classes vs. Regular Classes: Understanding the Difference

21/08/2024 5 min
Kotlin Data Classes vs. Regular Classes: Understanding the Difference

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Episode Synopsis


Dive into the world of Kotlin as we explore the crucial differences between data classes and regular classes in this information-packed episode of "Kotlin Internals Interview Crashcasts"!

In this episode, we explore:

The purpose and efficiency of data classes as streamlined data containers
Automatically generated utility functions that make data classes a developer's best friend
How equality comparison works differently in data classes compared to regular classes
Limitations of data classes and clever workarounds using sealed classes


Tune in for expert insights that will give you an edge in your next Kotlin backend engineering interview!

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