Preface
In computer programming, paradigms abound. Some examples include imperative programming, structured (goto-less) programming, object-oriented programming (OOP), aspect-oriented programming, and declarative programming. Lately, there has been renewed interest in a particular paradigm that can arguably be considered to be older than most (if not all) of the cited ones—functional programming (FP). FP emphasizes writing functions and connecting them in simple ways to produce more understandable and more easily tested code. Thus, given the increased complexity of today’s web applications, it’s logical that a safer, cleaner way of programming would be of interest.
This interest in FP comes hand in hand with the evolution of JavaScript. Despite ...
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