Maybe IS Null, they're just two different implementations of monads. | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		CountHackulus on April 20, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Maybe Is Better Than Null Maybe IS Null, they're just two different implementations of monads.

geon on April 20, 2013 [–]

Not really. Maybe might be null. Null is always null, and it can be anywhere.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact