Mastering Scala:Understanding the Differences Between List and ListBuffer in Scala
Briefly

Scala's List is immutable, meaning once created, it can't be modified, making it well-suited for functional programming where state is managed through immutable objects.
In contrast, ListBuffer is mutable and allows modifications such as appending or prepending elements, providing more flexibility for tasks where the collection size changes frequently.
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