#### Utility: compare with alternatives


        There is always *some* alternative to adding a new feature to Guava, even if it's just
        forking Guava yourself.


        We want to see that new features have some significant advantage over the alternatives.
        These advantages can take

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        more appropriate.


        It's okay if you can't provide complete context on a use case. We understand if you are not
        able to discuss the full details of what you're working on.


        But Guava aims to provide functionality that is useful across boundaries of projects,
        companies, or even industries — utilities useful for a sizable proportion of all Java