Proper way to return empty object

I have a function that returns an object. The object is always instantiated but could be empty (Dictionary). If it's empty I want to return something to the IF construct that says false.

What is the proper way of recognizing a "failure" with functions that return objects?

Thank you

If you know the dictionary exists and need to see if there's anything in it, check if .Count returns 0.

Originally Posted by fatkatie

... to return something to the IF construct that says false ...

There are a few methods that will verify / set it up, you have one of them above, others are e.g.: IsArray (arr = dict.Keys => IsArray(arr)), IsEmpty(arr = dict.Keys => IsEmpty(arr)), etc., but what does your code look like ?

The following working example code may help you.

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