1.8 - Functional Programming vs Object-Oriented Programming
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Practice Questions
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What is a key difference between functional programming and object-oriented programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how each paradigm handles data.
What does immutability mean in the context of programming?
💡 Hint: Consider examples of changing states versus fixed values.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which programming paradigm treats functions as first-class citizens?
💡 Hint: Think about where you’ve seen functions being used as parameters.
Is it true that functional programming avoids changing state?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of immutability and its significance.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a Java class demonstrating both mutable and immutable characteristics, showing how mutable states can lead to unexpected behaviors.
💡 Hint: Think about using multiple threads that may simultaneously alter the mutable state.
Discuss real-world applications of FP and OOP in software engineering, giving examples where one is favored over the other.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of applications you use daily.
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