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An Introduction To Functional Programming Languages

Functional programming is a programming paradigm that focuses on using functions to solve problems without changing state or using loops. It offers advantages such as easier testing, fewer bugs, and better support for parallel tasks, making it suitable for applications in telecom, data analysis, and finance. However, it can be challenging to learn and may have fewer available tools compared to traditional programming languages.
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An Introduction To Functional Programming Languages

Functional programming is a programming paradigm that focuses on using functions to solve problems without changing state or using loops. It offers advantages such as easier testing, fewer bugs, and better support for parallel tasks, making it suitable for applications in telecom, data analysis, and finance. However, it can be challenging to learn and may have fewer available tools compared to traditional programming languages.
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An Introduction to Functional

Programming Languages

• Presented by: Sanket Arjun


Salunkhe
• Roll No: 63
• Class : FYMCS CS
What is Functional Programming?

1 Functional 2 Instead of
programming is a changing changing
way way of things or using
writing loops, we create
programs where create small
w e w e u s e functions
functions to functions that do
solve problems. specific tasks.
3 Illustrative Example
Imagine a function that doubles a number.
It always doubles the input, regardless of
any previous operations.
Why Use Functional
Programming?
Easier to Test: Fewer Bugs:
• Because functions • Pure functions
don’t don’t change and immutability
things lead to fewer
outside themselves, bugs because
it’s it’s easier to there’s less chance
test and predict for
what they do. for unexpected
Better for Parallel Tasks: changes. changes.

• Since data doesn’t change, it’s easier to run


multiple tasks at the
tasks at the same time without issues.
Popular Functional
Programming
Languages
Haskell Scala Erlang

F# Lisp OCaml
Where is Functional
Programming Used?
Telecom Systems
Erlang, a functional language, is widely used in
telecom systems to handle high volumes of
concurrent calls efficiently.

Data Analysis
Scala, another functional language, powers big
data tools like Apache Spark, enabling efficient
data processing.

Finance
Functional programming is adopted in financial
institutions to ensure reliable and accurate
Challenges of Functional Programming

Different Way Sometimes Fewer Tools:


of Slower: • There may
Thinking: • Functional be be fewer
• It can be programs libraries
harder to can can be a and tools
learn learn bit slower compared
if you’re because to more
you’re used because of common
to to immutabilit common
traditional y. languages.
programmi
• Functional programming presents a powerful approach
to software software development, emphasizing functions,
Conclusio
immutability,
n and and declarative programming. While it
might require a different different mindset and might not
always be the fastest option, the
• the benefits, including fewer bugs and easier testing, make
it a valuable
• valuable tool for various applications.

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