I think `Union[SomeType, None]` is more explicit about what it means.

It's just about the words and names. But those words can affect how you and your teammates think about the code.

As an example, let's take this function:

{* ../../docs_src/python_types/tutorial009c.py hl[1,4] *}

   */
  // Note: 90% of the time we don't add type parameters or wildcards that serve only to "tweak" the
  // desired return type. However, *nested* generics introduce a special class of problems that we
  // think tip it over into being worthwhile.
  public static <T extends @Nullable Object, S extends T> Comparator<Iterable<S>> lexicographical(
      Comparator<T> comparator) {

In previous versions of NodeJS / Browser JavaScript, you would have used "callbacks". Which leads to "callback hell".

## Coroutines { #coroutines }

      boolean isPossibleChainingCall = interfaceType.isAssignableFrom(method.getReturnType());
      try {
        Object actualReturnValue = method.invoke(wrapper, passedArgs);
        // If we think this might be a 'chaining' call then we allow the return value to either
        // be the wrapper or the returnValue.
        if (!isPossibleChainingCall || wrapper != actualReturnValue) {
          assertEquals(

{* ../../docs_src/dependencies/tutorial001_an_py310.py hl[8:9] *}

That's it.

**2 lines**.

And it has the same shape and structure that all your *path operation functions* have.

You can think of it as a *path operation function* without the "decorator" (without the `@app.get("/some-path")`).

And it can return anything you want.

In this case, this dependency expects:

     */
    @Override
    public String getHostName() {
        /*
         * 2010 - We no longer try a Node Status to get the
         * hostname because apparently some servers do not respond
         * anymore. I think everyone post Windows 98 will accept
         * an IP address as the tconHostName which is the principal
         * use of this method.
         */
        if (this.hostName.isUnknown()) {

Try to find the good side. In general, if people are not being unfriendly, try to thank their effort and interest, even if you disagree with the main subject (discussion, PR), just thank them for being interested in the project, or for having dedicated some time to try to do something.

It's difficult to convey emotion in text, use emojis to help. 😅

             * request. However the chances are slim and the
             * retry code should ensure the overall request
             * is serviced. The alternative complicates things
             * more than I think is worth it.
             */

            if (socket != null) {
                socket.close();
                socket = null;
            }
            thread = null;
            responseTable.clear();

 *
 * @since 2.0
 */
@DoNotMock("Use ImmutableList.of or another implementation")
@GwtCompatible
@SuppressWarnings("serial") // we're overriding default serialization
// TODO(kevinb): I think we should push everything down to "BaseImmutableCollection" or something,
// just to do everything we can to emphasize the "practically an interface" nature of this class.

        return JAVA7.usedInGenericType(type);
      }

      /*
       * We use this only when getTypeName is available.
       *
       * Well, really, we use this when we think we're running under Java 8, as determined by some
       * logic in the static initializer, which does not check for getTypeName specifically. We