6min chapter

Happy Path Programming cover image

#48 Composability in Distributed Systems - Because Math! With Heather Miller

Happy Path Programming

CHAPTER

The Importance of Composition in Functional Programming

Functional programming is about composing distributed pieces together in a reliable way. We're working on like the data structures and we're, you know, for example, foundations there. And then we can build abstractions on top of those that are better foundations and how to put them together. Matthew has also been doing this like completely decentralized without the need for a centralized server so he's building collaborative applications.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode