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Intro to Roc & Innovation in Functional Programming • Richard Feldman & James Lewis

Apr 12, 2024

Richard Feldman and James Lewis discuss the innovation in functional programming, the creation of the Roc programming language, and its unique features. They compare Roc with other languages, explore the importance of performance optimization in coding, and highlight the potential of Roc in the dynamic world of functional programming.

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James Lewis

Richard Feldman

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Quick takeaways

Roc aims to be a fast, user-friendly language usable across various domains, not limited to web-based UIs like Elm.

Rock offers inline testing with 'expect' statements that display variable values on test failure, enhancing developer debugging experience.

Rock is in a pre-release phase, allowing early adopters access to nightly builds for real projects, despite potential bugs and imperfections.

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Functional Language Design for Rock

Rock aims to be a fast, friendly, and functional language designed to be usable across a variety of domains, not limited to web-based UIs like Elm. The language focuses on usability, user-friendliness, and simplicity of language primitives akin to Elm. It offers platforms and applications where platforms dictate which IO primitives are available, leading to more secure and sandboxed applications. The inline testing feature with 'expect' keyword enhances developer experience by displaying variable values upon test failure.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Language Adoption and Success in Technology

14min

Choosing Rust for a New Compiler

12min

Evolving Programming Languages for Improved Developer Experience

7min

Comparing Testing Ergonomics in Rust and Other Languages

2min

Evolution of Programming Languages and Language Features

10min

Exploring Roc Programming Language and Performance Optimization

15min

This interview was recorded at GOTO Copenhagen for GOTO Unscripted.
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Richard Feldman - Functional Programming Language Expert, Author of "Elm in Action" & Creator for the Roc Programming Language
James Lewis - Principal Consultant & Technical Director at Thoughtworks

RESOURCES
Richard
https://twitter.com/rtfeldman
https://linkedin.com/in/rtfeldman
https://github.com/rtfeldman
https://www.roc-lang.org
https://twitter.com/sw_unscripted

James
https://twitter.com/boicy
https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices
https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar

DESCRIPTION
Join Richard Feldman and James Lewis as they unpack a new programming language and what it brings to the ecosystem. They navigate through the nuances of language selection, exploring the sweet spot between fun and standardization. From Elm's role in front-end development to Scala's adoption patterns and Dart's transformation into Flutter, the discussion takes you on a journey across diverse programming landscapes.

Discover the ins and outs of Roc, a fresh face in the coding scene, and the driving force behind its creation. Learn about its architecture, design principles, and standout features, including parsing strategies and a candid comparison with other languages. Explore the excitement around Roc's innovative traits and its knack for performance optimization, unveiling its potential in the dynamic world of functional programming.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Richard Feldman • Elm in Action
Tim McNamara • Rust in Action
Cristian Salcescu • Functional Programming in JavaScript
Yehonathan Sharvit • The Clojure Workshop

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Intro to Roc & Innovation in Functional Programming • Richard Feldman & James Lewis

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Functional Language Design for Rock

Ergonomic Testing and Tooling

Development Stage and Adoption

Innovations in Testing Frameworks and Tools

Enhanced Data Serialization Approach in Rock Language

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Enhanced Data Serialization Approach in Rock Language

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