Nicolai Parlog • 10/22/2014

Why Isn't Optional Serializable?

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This article analyzes why Java's Optional type does not implement Serializable. It delves into the original design intent of Optional as a short-lived return type, not for storage in fields, and summarizes discussions from JDK mailing lists and developer comments explaining this deliberate choice to prevent misuse.

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