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This lecture covers the concept of immutability in Java through the implementation of the Date and DateBuilder classes, focusing on how to create immutable objects and builders for those objects. The instructor demonstrates the use of final fields, constructor initialization, and methods for setting and retrieving date components. Additionally, the lecture explores the benefits of immutability in terms of thread safety and code reliability, showcasing practical examples of immutable objects in action.