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Chaining optionals with map and flatMap
Basics article available: OptionalsUsing map() and flatMap() on optionals you can chain multiple operations without having to use lengthy if lets or guards:
// BEFORE
guard let string = argument(at: 1) else {
return
}
guard let url = URL(string: string) else {
return
}
handle(url)
// AFTER
argument(at: 1).flatMap(URL.init).map(handle)
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