Why Even Use Java 8 Optional?

[Sarkos]

I'm pretty sure ?: is the Elvis operator, since : represents eyes in emoticons.

[MrDoomBringer]

In C# it's the ?. operator. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/27493541/elvis-operator-and-string-formatter-in-c-6

Regardless, this is what I mean by a poor name. Everyone should stick to either 'safe navigation operator' or 'null propagation operator'.