lazy

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Returns a lazy, access elements only when needed view of the current Iterable

public function lazy(): Iterable<Tv>;

Normally, memory is allocated for all of the elements of the Iterable. With a lazy view, memory is allocated for an element only when needed or used in a calculation like in map() or filter().

Guide

• Examples

Returns

• Iterable<Tv> - an Iterable representing the lazy view into the current Iterable.