What are the drawbacks of using immutable data?

What are the drawbacks of using immutable data?

While immutable data has benefits like simplicity and thread safety, it can lead to performance issues and increased memory usage.

Can you explain how performance is affected?

Sure! Immutable data structures often require creating new copies for modifications, which can be slower than mutable structures.

What about memory usage? Why does it increase?

Each change creates a new version of the data, which can lead to higher memory consumption, especially with large datasets.

Are there scenarios where immutable data is preferred despite these drawbacks?

Yes, in concurrent programming or functional programming, the benefits of immutability often outweigh the drawbacks.