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Being hired as a Functional Programmer with Eric Normand

Jun 9, 2017
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Eric Normand
Functional programming expert Eric Normand shares practical techniques and ways to think about functional programming. They discuss transitioning careers, the limitations of object-oriented programming, the role of side effects, managing state and complexity, and hidden inputs in programming.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Transitioning Careers and Barrier to Entry
01:34 • 5min
3
Comparing BetaMax and VHS, and the Pros and Cons of Procedural and Object-Oriented Programming
06:31 • 2min
4
Understanding the Role of Side Effects in Functional Programming
08:09 • 2min
5
Managing State and Complexity in Non-Functional Languages
09:41 • 2min
6
Hidden Inputs and Testing in Programming
11:52 • 16min