Name: A Reasonable Conversation About Programming Languages by evanphx in lambda
Duration: 1 h 11 min 38 s
Description: Evan Phoenix and Dave Fayram discuss why people like the Go programming language in a totally reasonable way.

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Evan Phoenix and Dave Fayram discuss why people like the Go programming language in a totally reasonable way.

A Reasonable Conversation About Programming Languages

In this first episode we discuss the big picture ideas that make functional programming distinct from other styles of programming.  No experience required! If you're interested in learning what the fuss is about, this is the episode to start with.

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Transcription provided by Eric Inman
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1: Overview Of Functional Programming

Wrapping up our grand tour of functional programming we go into more depth about the benefits of a functional first language.

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Show Notes:
https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy
https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Value-Values
http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fheeris.id.au%2F2013%2Fthis-is-why-you-shouldnt-interrupt-a-programmer%2F&h=5AQHAs9rP
http://fsharpforfunandprofit.com/

2: Overview of Functional Programming part 2

This time around we'll be talking over the core benefits of FP and why you might want to consider its use in your projects.

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Show Notes:
https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/boundaries
http://blog.ploeh.dk/2015/08/17/when-x-y-and-z-are-great-variable-names/

3: Why FP?

This episode we discuss the ins and outs of higher-order functions. If you've never heard of them don't fear they're not as scary as they sound, in fact you're probably already using them!

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4: Higher-Order Functions

This time we tackle the thorny issue of how you get anything done when you're not allowed to change anything. If the idea of immutability seems strange or even impossible, then we've got you covered.

5: Immutability

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