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Functional Programming for Dummies

Functional Programming for Dummies

Functional Programming for Dummies
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Functional Programming for Dummies Paperback - 2019

by Mueller, John Paul

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For Dummies, 2019. Paperback. New. 320 pages. 9.26x7.50x0.75 inches.
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  • Title Functional Programming for Dummies
  • Author Mueller, John Paul
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher For Dummies
  • Publication date 2019
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2-1119527503
  • ISBN 9781119527503 / 1119527503
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 in (23.37 x 18.54 x 1.78 cm)
  • Category Computers - Languages / Programming
  • Library of Congress subjects Software engineering, Functional programming (Computer science)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2018965285
  • Dewey Decimal Code 005.1
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

Your guide to the functional programming paradigm

Functional programming mainly sees use in math computations, including those used in Artificial Intelligence and gaming. This programming paradigm makes algorithms used for math calculations easier to understand and provides a concise method of coding algorithms by people who aren't developers. Current books on the market have a significant learning curve because they're written for developers, by developers--until now.

Functional Programming for Dummies explores the differences between the pure (as represented by the Haskell language) and impure (as represented by the Python language) approaches to functional programming for readers just like you. The pure approach is best suited to researchers who have no desire to create production code but do need to test algorithms fully and demonstrate their usefulness to peers. The impure approach is best suited to production environments because it's possible to mix coding paradigms in a single application to produce a result more quickly. Functional Programming For Dummies uses this two-pronged approach to give you an all-in-one approach to a coding methodology that can otherwise be hard to grasp.

  • Learn pure and impure when it comes to coding
  • Dive into the processes that most functional programmers use to derive, analyze and prove the worth of algorithms
  • Benefit from examples that are provided in both Python and Haskell
  • Glean the expertise of an expert author who has written some of the market-leading programming books to date

If you're ready to massage data to understand how things work in new ways, you've come to the right place!

From the rear cover

  • Work faster with functional programming
  • Understand the pure and impure approach
  • Perform common tasks in both Python(R) and Haskell

Master the fundamentals of functional programming

Especially for nondevelopers, functional programming can be the perfect tool for coding an endless variety of problems. If you've been afraid that the paradigm was too complex, this book will quickly dispel those fears. You'll see how functional programming processes are used to derive, analyze, and prove the worth of algorithms; explore the differences in Haskell and Python and learn when to use pure and impure approaches; see why functional programming is vital for AI and gaming applications; and put your new skills to work.

Inside...

  • Clarify functional programming goals
  • Use Python(R) and Haskell
  • Emphasis on the math connection in programming
  • The role of lambda calculus
  • Deal with types
  • Handle binary data
  • Simple error trapping

About the author

John Paul Mueller has written more than 100 books and 600+ articles on everything from networking and home security to database management and heads-down programming. His technical editing talents have helped more than 70 authors refine and polish their manuscripts. John's books address every level of skill from beginning to advanced.

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