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clone() and copy() Methods: Pitfalls
Pitfalls for clone() and copy() Methods.
Pitfalls and red flags
Implementing clone by returning this, which preserves aliasing.
Overriding copy in derived class but forgetting super.copy for base fields.
Copying nested class members by handle assignment instead of recursive copy.
Skipping type checks when copy API accepts base-class handle arguments.