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But it's not. A `Maybe<char>` has exactly one `None` variant. While an `int` has many, many negative values. Also, just calling it `None` (or similar) makes c

But it's not. A `Maybe<char>` has exactly one `None` variant. While an `int` has many, many negative values. Also, just calling it `None` (or similar) makes clear what is meant, while `-1` is some magic value.

chrisseaton 7y ago
> while `-1` is some magic value It's a documented return value. Nothing magic about it.