[SOLVED]: Returning Optionals in Java

Question

When would it be a good idea to return an Optional? Would greatly appreciate if anyone could illustrate this with a nice, practical example. Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi Ipang,
Thanks for your advice. I have added Java as the programming language of choice, to improve the clarity of my question.

Chris

Answer 2

Hi Coder Kitten,
Another brilliant answer!
Thanks,
Chris