---
title: "Discussion on \"Unity C# Tip: Better Optional References\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Unity C# Tip: Better Optional References\". TL;DR\nUse the lightweight Option library to have more performant, less error-prone optional references in your C# Unity code.\nBackground\nAbout a decade ago, programming languages pretty much had one way of indicating that a reference variable had no ..."
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/unity-c-tip-better-optional-references/642fd493b830a1204f34fc70"
---

[Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) /

Discussion

# [Unity C# Tip: Better Optional References](https://blog.firebreakergames.com/unity-c-tip-better-optional-references?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

TL;DR Use the lightweight Option library to have more performant, less error-prone optional references in your C# Unity code. Background About a decade ago, programming languages pretty much had one way of indicating that a reference variable had no ...

Apr 7, 2023 · 4 min read · blog.firebreakergames.com  
Updated Apr 10, 2023  
Read the article

-   [#unity](https://hashnode.com/tag/unity)
-   [#unity-engine](https://hashnode.com/tag/unity-engine)
-   [#unity3d](https://hashnode.com/tag/unity3d)
-   [#csharp](https://hashnode.com/tag/csharp)

## Written by

[Michael Hoyle](https://hashnode.com/@mikehoyle)

@mikehoyle

  
[View profile](https://hashnode.com/@mikehoyle)

Software Engineer

Career software developer, aspiring game maker

## Responses

Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post

[zgd](https://hashnode.com/@zhaoguodong)

[Jan 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/unity-c-tip-better-optional-references/642fd493b830a1204f34fc70/comment/678b182b18f5ea7a90fbc9c0)

We are willing to pay a high price to acquire the source code of a mobile game that is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms, for the purpose of learning and research. The game must meet the following criteria: it should be developed by a top-tier gaming company within the past 5 years, fullya completed and matured, and preferably of the multiplayer online MMORPG or ARPG genre. If your game meets our interest, we will proceed with the transaction promptly and offer an upfront payment as a gesture of goodwill. Contact me q791864008q@gmail.com

[zgd](https://hashnode.com/@zhaoguodong)

[Jan 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/unity-c-tip-better-optional-references/642fd493b830a1204f34fc70/comment/677cc2996fb6d15584ba621f)

Who has the source code of a large multiplayer online mobile game that was completed within the last 5 years? This game must possess a carefully designed commercialization numerical system. I am willing to pay a high fee to purchase it for learning and research purposes. email:q791864008q@gmail.com. If the game meets our expectations, we are willing to pay an additional recognition fee in advance.