Practice Definition - 4.3.1 | 4. Programming Paradigms (Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional, etc.) | Advanced Programming
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Question 1 Easy

Define a pure function in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about functions in mathematics.

Question 2 Easy

What does immutability refer to in programming?

💡 Hint: Consider if a variable can be modified.

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Question 1

What is a characteristic of pure functions?

A. They cause side effects.
B. They always return the same result for the same inputs.
C. They require mutable data.

💡 Hint: Consider what makes a function predictable.

Question 2

True or False: Functional programming allows for mutable states.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the design philosophy of functional programming.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how functional programming paradigms can enhance the reliability of concurrent systems in software development.

💡 Hint: Think about why shared state is problematic in concurrent programming.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a simple Haskell function that demonstrates recursion and ensure it adheres to pure function principles.

💡 Hint: Recall the mathematical definition of factorial.

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