What is the difference between `Stream.generate()` and `Stream.iterate()` for creating infinite streams?

Explanation

`Stream.generate()` and `Stream.iterate()` differ in how they create infinite streams. `generate()` uses a Supplier to produce independent values, while `iterate()` uses a seed and UnaryOperator to create a stateful sequence.

Key points

`generate()` independent values from Supplier
`iterate()` stateful sequence from seed and UnaryOperator
`generate()` infinite stream
`iterate()` infinite stream
`generate()` stateless operation

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