Functions: Defaults for Input Parameters (Scala 3 Video)

Name: Functions: Defaults for Input Parameters (Scala 3 Video)
Uploaded: 2024-08-17T15:56:41.264611-04:00
Channel: Alvin Alexander
Description: This is a short lesson that shows that Scala function input parameters can have default values. Here’s an example, where both timeout and protocol have default values: class Connection: def makeC

This is a short lesson that shows that Scala function input parameters can have default values.

Here’s an example, where both timeout and protocol have default values:

class Connection:
    def makeConnection(
        timeout: Int = 5_000,        // default value
        protocol: String = "https"   // default value
    ): Unit =
        println(f"timeout = ${timeout}%d, protocol = ${protocol}%s")
        // more code here

// create a new instance
val c = Connection()

// different ways you can call the function
c.makeConnection()                 // timeout = 5000, protocol = https
c.makeConnection(2_000)            // timeout = 2000, protocol = https
c.makeConnection(3_000, "http")    // timeout = 3000, protocol = http

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