<ul><li>The author shares their experience of using the isEmpty or isNotEmpty functions in Dart, which simplifies null and length checks for strings, lists, maps, and more.</li><li>They propose using the zero/empty value pattern for various cases, reducing the need for null checks in many situations.</li><li>They demonstrate the pattern using extensions in Dart for strings, lists, maps, and numbers.</li><li>The author concludes that applying the zero object and isEmpty pattern across different types can lead to a simpler API and clearer default value handling.</li></ul>

Dart - applying zero objects and isEmpty pattern to everything

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