Lecture
This lecture covers the concept of asynchronous programming with futures, focusing on the benefits of executing tasks concurrently, saving time by utilizing parallel computing resources, and avoiding program blocking. It introduces simple futures for lenient evaluation and monadic futures for inversion of control. The presentation includes examples of preparing breakfast using futures, handling sequential computations, and the challenges of managing threads efficiently. The lecture also discusses the implementation of futures, suspensions, and algebraic effects, showcasing how they simplify asynchronous computations and error handling. It concludes with a discussion on the future trends in direct-style reactive programming and the potential impact on software design.