Optional - The Mother of All Bikesheds by Stuart Marks

Why it was recommended

the guy who added it to OpenJDK

Referencekjeetgill · Original2019-06

What it covers

Stuart Marks explains the intended purpose and proper use of Java 8's Optional class and why it caused so much controversy. He gives guidelines for using its small API. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Devoxx

Length

58 min 43 sec

Year

2016

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