deep copy
"Deep copy" ensures that all elements, including nested objects, are duplicated, creating an entirely independent copy of the original data structure.
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Definition
C1Computer Science
(technical)A duplication method that recursively copies all elements of an object, including nested objects, resulting in a fully independent clone.
Example
- Using a deep copy, the new list will not be affected by changes to the original list.
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