Hi there. When using a mutable map, why can't I do...

# stdlib

[holgerbrandl]

Hi there. When using a mutable map, why can't I do map.getOrDefault(key){ ... build default value lazily here .. } similar to how the message is evaluated in require ?

[Shawn]

I think you want getOrPut() or getOrElse() depending on the specific semantics you’re looking for

[holgerbrandl]

Indeed that is exactly what I want to do. Thank your for your kind help