Scala: Nil vs List()

Question

In Scala, is there any difference at all between Nil and List()?

If not, which one is more idiomatic Scala style? Both for creating new emp

Answer 1

scala> println (Nil == List())
true

scala> println (Nil eq List())
true

scala> println (Nil equals List())
true

scala> System.identityHashCode(Nil)
374527572

scala> System.identityHashCode(List())
374527572

Nil is more idiomatic and can be preferred in most cases. Questions?