LeanBytes

Handling Null Values

Brian Hartin

Brian will briefly talk about how he has used a particular approach to almost ignore the concept of null values. CAVEAT: this approach probably makes the most sense in languages that have an Option type. Brian will also talk about how optional values increase complexity and how Scala 3 has features to essentially prohibit null values.

What the heck is Lean BYTES?

Lean BYTES is a short, 16-minute (get it? two bytes equal 16 bits... #nerdjokes), presentation designed to provide you with the tools you need to take your teams to the next level in an easily consumable, shareable format.

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Influencing Others Regardless of Title and Position
Zachary Hardin

Zachary Hardin

When your organization aims to drive meaningful impact, it’s not just leaders with titles who shape outcomes—it’s anyone with the right tools to inspire and influence.