Chapter 1. Becoming functional
This chapter covers
- Thinking in functional terms
- Learning the what and why of functional programming
- Understanding the principles of immutability and pure functions
- Functional programming techniques and their impact on overall design
OO makes code understandable by encapsulating moving parts.
FP makes code understandable by minimizing moving parts.
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If you’re reading this book, chances are you’re a JavaScript developer with a working knowledge of object-oriented or structured design, and you’re curious about functional programming. Perhaps you’ve tried to learn it before and haven’t been able to apply it successfully at work or on your personal projects. In either case, your main ...
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