4.3.4. Advantages

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a pure function?

   Hint

   Think about how functions in math behave.

2. 2.

   An example of immutability in programming?

   Hint

   Consider how strings are handled in various languages.

3. 3.

   What is a key advantage of functional programming when debugging?

   • A) Higher complexity
   • B) Pure functions
   • C) Mutable states

   Hint

   Reflect on how pure functions behave.

4. 4.

   True or False: Immutability in functional programming leads to more bugs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the definition of immutability.

5. 5.

   How would you design a real-world system using functional programming principles to ensure data integrity while handling multiple user accesses?

   Hint

   Think about how traditional data handling can lead to conflicts when multiple users access shared data.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of adopting functional programming in a legacy system that primarily uses OOP. What challenges and advantages might arise?

   Hint

   Consider how to introduce FP features gradually without disrupting existing code.