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Title:

Functional Programming Without A (Strictly) Functional Language

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Organizer:
Jonathan Dahl, Tumblon
Description:
Want to use Lisp or Haskell, but stuck writing in Python, Ruby, Java, etc.? Functional programming isn't just about parentheses or monads. Find out how functional programming can help you build better software without convincing your boss or client to change languages.
Questions
Answered:
  1. What is functional programming?
  2. What is lambda calculus?
  3. What functional ideas can be implemented in other languages?
  4. What functional ideas require a strictly functional language?
  5. How does Google use functional programming to index the web?
  6. Why is functional programming even worthwhile?
  7. How does functional programming compare to other paradigms (like OO and imperative)?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Type:
Solo
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
Steven Harms
on 15/8/08
I am totally having a major yay fest at SXSW here, it looks like there are some crazy great new hard core tech things coming. Hells yes! Yes, Lisp and erlang. BADASS!
business directory
on 23/10/09
Yeah It looks like there are some crazy great new hard core tech things coming up here at SXSW.
iphone ringtone maker
on 13/11/09
I'd be super into learning from Kris. Dig it!
sünger bob oyunları
on 30/11/09
Good idea for a panel. Case studies ARE good. :)
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