4 Functions as values
In this chapter you will learn
- how to pass functions as arguments
- how to use the
sortByfunction - how to use
mapandfilterfunctions - how to return functions from functions
- how to treat functions as values
- how to use the
foldLeftfunction - how to model immutable data using product types
“The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘We’ve always done it this way!’”
—Grace Hopper
Implementing requirements as functions
We spent some time working with pure functions and immutable values. They make up the foundation of functional programming. This chapter focuses on showing how well these two concepts work together. We will discover how helpful it is to think about business requirements in terms of functions and how to treat ...
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