In functional programming, this is a big no-no. Mutations are considered a nasty side-effect that should be avoided. The issues that arise from mutation typically have to do with assumptions about ...

Understanding the 7 principles of functional programming Java and C++ ushered in object-oriented programming, but now Python and JavaScript popularize functional programming. These seven principles of ...

So far, the concepts we’ve covered do little to indicate how powerful the basic building blocks of functional programming are when combined. In this post, we’ll examine how functions alone can ...

Figure 1. Functional JavaScript is available as an ebook (without DRM) from O'Reilly or as a paperback. Anyone who has followed my missives on programming have noted the varied exposure to ...

Functional programming has been around for the last 60 years, but so far it’s always been a niche phenomenon. Although game-changers like Google rely on its key concepts, the average programmer ...

Javascript has multiple libraries implementing functional paradigms. Rust, a relative newcomer in the systems programming world, boasts many functional features.

Callback Functions Callback functions are essential tools in asynchronous programming that allow developers to specify actions that should occur after a task is completed.

JavaScript is now the world's most popular programming language, even though it started off as a side-kick to Java. Written by Liam Tung, Contributing Writer Dec. 4, 2020 at 5:20 a.m. PT ...

Many other languages can be used for functional programming tasks, however, such as Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Scala, Python and Apple’s recently launched Swift.