silverdr
The documentation says:
Keys in maps can be accessed through some of the functions in this module (such as
Map.get/3orMap.fetch/2) or through themap[]syntax provided by theAccessmodule
Are there any pros/cons for using one over another? I mean especially in situations where the result would be the same. Also any performance / resource usage implications of using one over another?
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sergio
fetch/2will give you an error and say HEY THIS DOES NOT EXIST. Do something about it!Map.get/2is more chill and will be like hey uh I couldn’t find anything here’snil- or give you a default. Like asking your wife for your Tom Ford sunglasses and honey if you can’t find it just grab me my Raybans no big deal.Map.get(dresser, :tom_ford_sunglasses, :raybans)marcandre
Except
map_or_kw[:something] || ”bananas"will behave differently on%{something: false}for example.BartOtten
Additionally, the Access syntax is also supported by Keyword List; so it allows for switching between Map en Keyword List without replacing calls.