Description: Kotlin data classes are classes primarily used to hold data and automatically provide methods for equality, hash code, and string representation. These classes are designed to simplify the creation of immutable data structures that store information. When defining a data class, Kotlin automatically generates methods like ‘equals()’, ‘hashCode()’, and ‘toString()’, reducing the amount of boilerplate code developers need to write. This not only improves code readability but also facilitates instance comparison and usage in collections. Data classes are particularly useful in applications that handle large volumes of information, where code efficiency and clarity are crucial. Additionally, data classes allow destructuring, meaning developers can easily and directly extract properties from an object, further enhancing the programming experience in Kotlin.
