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What is the purpose of a class using the 'data' keyword in modern programming languages?

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A class with the data keyword (for example, in Kotlin) is intended for storing data and automatically provides standard methods that are usually written manually:

  • equals() and hashCode() for object comparison and use in collections
  • toString() for convenient content output
  • copy() for creating copies with the ability to modify some fields
  • Methods for destructuring

This significantly simplifies working with data container classes, reducing boilerplate code and increasing readability.

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