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Java: Set Interface and HashSet

Design choice: Why use HashSet for an in-memory catalog?

Why is it crucial to understand hashCode() and equals() in Java?

What happens if you add a null value to a HashSet?

How does HashSet perform membership checks efficiently?

When is `HashSet` the right model?

What could go wrong if equals() is not correctly overridden?

Why does a Set in Java collections matter in this design?

Tradeoffs: When should you use a Set over a List?

How does HashSet check for duplicates?

What are the consequences of using mutable objects in a HashSet?