2.3.2.2. Functional Programming

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is functional programming?

   Hint

   Think of it as a way of organizing code using functions.

2. 2.

   Define immutability in the context of functional programming.

   Hint

   Consider how you might handle data in your code without changing it.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of functional programming?

   • Procedural directives
   • Mathematical function evaluation
   • Object-oriented design

   Hint

   Consider the emphasis on functions and their evaluations.

4. 4.

   Functional programming allows for the use of what kind of functions?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how functions can be treated in functional programming.

5. 5.

   Write a functional program in Haskell that generates a list of even numbers from 1 to 100.

   Hint

   Remember that functions can be combined in functional programming.

6. 6.

   Explain how statelessness in functional programming can help in a multi-threaded environment.

   Hint

   Consider how shared state can complicate code execution.