maybe (Q77838)
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The Maybe Monad
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | maybe |
The Maybe Monad |
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7 August 2023
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The maybe type represents the possibility of some value or nothing. It is often used instead of throwing an error or returning 'NULL'. The advantage of using a maybe type over 'NULL' is that it is both composable and requires the developer to explicitly acknowledge the potential absence of a value, helping to avoid the existence of unexpected behaviour.
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