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What is Option in Scala?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Option represents a value that may or may not exist.
Deep explanation
It replaces null handling using Some and None, reducing NullPointerException risks.
Real-world example
Used in database query results.
Common mistakes
- Calling get() directly without checking.
Follow-up questions
- What is None?
- Why avoid null?