Chapter 12. Higher-Order Functions

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• 12.1 Functions as Values — page 143

• 12.2 Anonymous Functions — page 144

• 12.3 Functions with Function Parameters — page 145

• 12.4 Parameter Inference — page 146

• 12.5 Useful Higher-Order Functions — page 146

• 12.6 Closures — page 148

• 12.7 SAM Conversions — page 149

• 12.8 Currying — page 149

• 12.9 Control Abstractions — page 150

• 12.10 The return Expression — page 152

• Exercises — page 152

Scala mixes object orientation with functional features. In a functional programming language, functions are first-class citizens that can be passed around and manipulated just like any other ...

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