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		sophacles 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Don't unwrap options: There are better ways (2024) > My main gripe with this error message is that it doesn’t explain why the ? operator doesn’t work with Option in that case… just that it doesn’t. The error in question: > the `?` operator can only be used on `Result`s, not `Option`s, in a function that returns `Result` It literally tells you why it doesn't work, wtf do you want?

eviks 10 months ago | [–]

Indeed, and it even suggests the 2nd solution. All you have to do is read from the top, not the bottom, of the error message

mre 10 months ago | [–]

Fair point. Your wording was a bit strong, but I assume you meant well. I will update the article.

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