Functional paradigm

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Definition

A programming style that builds programs from functions, avoids changing state, and treats functions as values that can be passed around.

Example: Computation is the evaluation of functions.

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Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals.

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“A programming style that builds programs from functions, avoids changing state, and treats functions as values that can be passed around.” Then apply it: Computation is the evaluation of functions.

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Flashcard: Functional paradigm in Programming Fundamentals (Year 11) · study that set
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A programming style that builds programs from functions, avoids changing state, and treats functions as values that can be passed around.

Example: Computation is the evaluation of functions.

Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Fill in the blanks.