immutable-data.md

Immutable Data

Basic Concepts

• Immutability in Javascript
  http://www.sitepoint.com/immutability-javascript/
  Covers the basic concepts of immutable data in Javascript

• Immutable Data Structures and Javascript
  http://jlongster.com/Using-Immutable-Data-Structures-in-JavaScript
  In-depth article covering the value of immutable data, and two common JS libraries

• Immutable Javascript using ES6 and Beyond
  http://wecodetheweb.com/2016/02/12/immutable-javascript-using-es6-and-beyond/
  Describes ways to handle data immutably using "just" built-in Javascript functions

Immutability and React

• Immutability in React
  http://www.sitepoint.com/immutability-react/
  Covers the reasons and basic concepts of using immutable data with React

• Pros and Cons of Using Immutability With React
  http://reactkungfu.com/2015/08/pros-and-cons-of-using-immutability-with-react-js/
  Excellent description of what immutability is, how to use it with React, and pros and cons of using it

• Why Should I Care About Immutable Data In React?
  http://www.bennadel.com/blog/2903-why-should-i-care-about-immutable-data-in-reactjs.htm
  Describes the major benefits of using immutable data in React, with a demo

• Short-Circuiting Component Updates in React
  http://www.bennadel.com/blog/2904-shouldcomponentupdate-will-short-circuit-an-entire-subtree-of-components-in-reactjs.htm
  Walks through how to optimize React performance by skipping updates for subtrees

Immutable Data Libraries

• List of immutable libraries
  https://gist.github.com/jlongster/bce43d9be633da55053f
  A follow-up to James Longster's article, with pointers to numerous immutable data libraries

• Redux Ecosystem Links: Immutable Data
  https://github.com/markerikson/redux-ecosystem-links/blob/master/immutable-data.md
  A large list of libraries for managing immutable data in Javascript. Some of them are Redux-specific, but also includes many general-purpose immutable data libraries as well.