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Using map to transform an optional into a Result type
Basics article available: Map, FlatMap and CompactMapUsing map
you can transform an optional value into an optional Result
type by simply passing in the enum case.
enum Result<Value> {
case value(Value)
case error(Error)
}
class Promise<Value> {
private var result: Result<Value>?
init(value: Value? = nil) {
result = value.map(Result.value)
}
}

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