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by orp 4242 days ago
Hi,

Quick comment on item 2.3: SHOULD NOT update a var using loops or conditions.

you conclude that this expression is the best option: val sum = elements.map(_.value).sum

This expression is not equivalent to the previous options in performance and memory, as the map expression will create a entire new sequence.

For large sequences, a better option is to write: val sum = elements.view.map(_.value).sum