Lecture

Functional Programming Principles

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This lecture introduces the principles of functional programming, emphasizing the importance of immutable data and functions. It covers the history of functional programming languages, theories without mutation, and the benefits of functional programming. The instructor discusses the origins of functional programming, the significance of theories in programming, and the reasons for the current popularity of functional programming. Recommended books and tools for learning functional programming are also highlighted.

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