Pluralsight – Functional Programming: The Big Picture 2024-3

Functional Programming: The Big Picture. Functional programming has become very popular in the software industry. But it’s not always clear why it should matter. This course explores what functional programming is, how it differs from other approaches, and why it’s important. Functional programming is not a new concept, but it has seen a significant growth in its use and public interest in the past few years. In this course, you’ll learn, in a language-centric way, what functional programming is and why it matters.

• This course covers the concept of functional programming in general and is independent of a specific programming language.
• This course is an overview of this type of programming.

What you will learn:

• Basic Concepts: Familiarity with basic concepts such as pure functions and their importance
• Immutable Data: Understand how to reduce bugs using immutable data
• Applications of Functional Programming: Introduction to major real-world applications of functional programming
• Better understanding of functional programming: Better understanding of what functional programming is, how it differs from other approaches, and its importance.

Who is this course suitable for?

• Anyone who wants to learn the concept of functional programming.
• Developers who want to expand their programming knowledge.
• People looking for a deeper understanding of different programming approaches.