

The Eric Normand Podcast
Eric Normand
An off-the-cuff stream of Functional Programming ideas, skills, patterns, and news from Functional Programming expert Eric Normand of LispCast. Formerly known as Thoughts on Functional Programming.
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2019 • 11min
We make information systems
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/we-make-information-systems/

Jun 10, 2019 • 19min
How to distinguish between commutativity and associativity
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/how-to-distinguish-between-commutativity-and-associativity/

Jun 6, 2019 • 11min
Why side-effecting is not all bad
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/why-side-effecting-is-not-all-bad/

Jun 3, 2019 • 8min
What is an inverse, and why is it useful?
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/what-is-an-inverse-and-why-is-it-useful/

May 30, 2019 • 13min
What makes a repl?
Dive into the fascinating world of REPLs, particularly in Lisp. Discover how Lisp sets itself apart from languages like Python and Java, offering unique functionalities. The discussion highlights the significance of interactive coding and how immediate feedback can revolutionize programming experience. Perfect for those curious about the nuances that make coding more engaging!

May 27, 2019 • 15min
How is Haskell faster than C?
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/how-is-haskell-faster-than-c/

May 23, 2019 • 16min
What is a functor?
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/what-is-a-functor/

May 20, 2019 • 11min
Why am I podcasting about functional programming?
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/why-am-i-podcasting-about-functional-programming/

May 16, 2019 • 17min
Is your layer of indirection actually useful?
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/is-your-layer-of-indirection-actually-useful/

May 13, 2019 • 29min
What a monoid is and why monoids kick monads’ butt
For audio, video, and text transcripts: https://lispcast.com/what-a-monoid-is-and-why-monoids-kick-monads-butt/