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Null safety

Dart separates nullable and non-null types, so absence is explicit.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Add ? for nullable types.
  • Use ?. and ?? safely.
  • Avoid ! unless proven.

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Dart separates nullable and non-null types, so absence is explicit.

  • Add ? for nullable types.
  • Use ?. and ?? safely.
  • Avoid ! unless proven.
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String? name = null;
final safe = name ?? 'friend';
print('Hello, $safe');
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