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  1. Groovy
  2. GROOVY-1119

allow certain mehtods to be called on null

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    • Improvement
    • Status: Closed
    • Minor
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • 1.0-JSR-3
    • 1.0-JSR-6
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      > cannot call
      > null.inspect()
      > and
      > null.dump()
      > although these methods' implementation would be able
      > to deal with this.
      > The invoke mechanism checks for null prevent this.
      > Either adapt the invoke mechanism or simplify the
      > implementations.

      blackdrag:

      I think we should adapt the invoker mechanism for this and give "null"
      some methods. we could convert null into a constant NullObject, and use
      this instead. I think the changes are minimal.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. GROOVY-433 Null Object

          • Minor - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
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              galleon Ryan Harris
              codevise Dierk König
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