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flatMap

inline fun <A, B> A?.flatMap(f: (A) -> B?): B?

Returns the result of $f if the $receiver is a right side value.

Example usage:

1.flatMap{ getAge() }

null.flatMap{ getAge() }

Parameters

f - function to apply in the right side value.

Receiver the vlaue which $f will be appliead if it is a right side value.

Return the result of applying $f on the value if it is a right side value otherwise null.