Options.jl
Options.jl is a Julia package that provides a convenient and flexible way to work with optional values, inspired by Rust's Option type. It offers a set of functions and a custom Option type, allowing you to handle optional values more effectively and write cleaner code.
Features
-
Option type: The package defines the
Option{T}
type, which represents an optional value that can either beSome(value)
orNone
. TheOption{T}
type is generic, allowing you to work with any data type. -
Functions for option handling: Options.jl provides a collection of functions for working with
Option{T}
values. These functions includeisempty
,get
,map
,and_then
, andor_else
, allowing you to check for emptiness, retrieve values with fallback options, transform options, and chain operations on options.
Usage
Here's a quick example to showcase the usage of Options.jl:
using Options
x = Options.Some(42)
y = Options.None
println(Options.isempty(x)) # Output: false
println(Options.get(x, 0)) # Output: 42
result = Options.and_then(x, val -> val + 1, 0)
println(result) # Output: 43
fallback = () -> 100
result = Options.or_else(y, fallback)
println(result) # Output: 100
Installation
To install Options.jl, you can use the Julia package manager. Open a Julia REPL and run the following command:
]add Options
Contributing
Contributions to Options.jl are welcome! If you encounter any issues, have suggestions, or would like to contribute to the project, please create a new issue or submit a pull request on the GitHub repository.
License
Options.jl is released under the MIT License.