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# [Optional of an Optional](https://charlesmuchene.com/optional-of-an-optional?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

During a recent debugging session, I came across an Optional of an Optional of an entity. 😱 Well, I've read about this in theory but experiencing it in practice is definitely interesting. Intro first. Optional Basics Optional is a (generic) type tha...

Sep 10, 2020 · 4 min read · charlesmuchene.com  
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