Passing data through a pipeline of transformations is an alternative approach to classic Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). The LINQ methods in .NET are designed around this, but the pipeline approach can be used for so much more than manipulating collections.
It is very easy to get stuck in one way of doing things. This is as true of programming as it is of life. Although a programming paradigm represents a set of stylistic choices, it is much more than this: a programming paradigm also represents a way of thinking. Having …
Basic functional concepts like immutable data, second-order functions, lambdas and function composition can already be found in the modern programmer’s toolkit. During this talk you will learn about more advanced functional concepts and how they can solve real problems.
Most mainstream programming languages have adapted the functional style. We often hear why immutability is so important and how wonderful higher order functions are. These are but tools to reach a higher goal. In this presentation we will start by discussing the functional capabilities found in almost any language today, …
The main consequence of the introduction of lambda expressions in Java 8 is the possibility of conveniently mixing the object oriented and the functional paradigms. Nevertheless the biggest part of Java developers is not used yet to employ functional idioms and then they are not ready to fully leverage the …
Why is functional programming becoming such a hot topic? Just what _is_ functional programming anyway? And when am I going to have to know about it? In this talk Uncle Bob will walk you through the rationale that is driving the current push towards functional programming. He’ll also introduce you …
