* without it because it is an immutable object in a volatile field. This is desirable so that
   * methods like {@link #state}, {@link #failureCause} and notably {@link #toString} can be run
   * without grabbing the lock.
   *
   * <p>To update this field correctly the lock must be held to guarantee that the state is
   * consistent.
   */
  private volatile StateSnapshot snapshot = new StateSnapshot(NEW);