orOptionalValue
orOptionalValue is a conceptual pattern used in programming with optional values. It refers to selecting a value from two sources where a primary optional is preferred if it contains a value, and a secondary optional serves as a fallback when the primary is nil. The construct can be implemented as a function, operator, or combinator, depending on the language.
Semantics and variants: In its most common form, orOptionalValue takes two optionals of the same type and
Relation to related concepts: orOptionalValue is related to patterns such as nil-coalescing, orElse, and the Maybe/Optional
Typical use cases: The pattern is useful when data can come from multiple sources, such as a
See also: Optional, Maybe, nil-coalescing operator, fallback, orElse.