by | Released April 2013 | ISBN: 0636920030416

Learning the syntax of a new language is easy, but learning to think under a different paradigm is difficult. This video from renowned software architect Neal Ford helps you transition from a Java-writing imperative programmer to a functional programmer, using Java, Clojure and Scala as examples.Rather than focus on specific language features, Functional Thinking looks at a variety of common practices in OOP languages and then shows you how to solve the same problems using a functional language. For instance, you know how to achieve code-reuse in Java via mechanisms such as inheritance and polymorphism. Code reuse is also possible in functional languages, using high-order functions, composition, and multi-methods.Ford encourages you to value results over steps, so you can begin to think like a functional programmer. Expect your mind to be bent, but you'll finish with a much better understanding of both the syntax and semantics of functional languages. This video is ideal for any experienced programmer.Topics include:Shifting Paradigms: Filter, map, reduceCeding control: Currying and partial application; recursionEvolution: Memoization; closuresNailgun-driven development: Concurrency, Function composition, coupling vs. composition, functional data structures, monadsBendability: Dispatch, meta-programming, DSLs, macrosWhy you should care Show and hide more Publisher resources Download Example Code

1. Introduction 00:35:19
2. Gradually Getting Started 00:41:21
3. Functions 00:27:50
4. Laziness 00:33:23
5. Coupling vs Composition 00:24:13
6. Functional Data Structures 00:20:45
7. Rethinking Dispatch 00:20:12
8. Summary 00:23:57
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