Explore the world of Elm, a purely functional language that compiles to JavaScript, in this GOTO Book Club interview with Richard Feldman, author of "Elm in Action." Discover how Elm can benefit software developers, whether they use it daily or not. Learn about Elm's advantages, including its fast compilation time, ability to reduce dependency issues, and benefits for large organizations. Delve into topics such as functional programming, Elm CSS, and modeling with Elm. Gain insights into why Elm may seem challenging for beginners and how to overcome these hurdles. Understand the seven key takeaways from Feldman's book and how it can help upgrade your frontend development skills.
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Series intro
Episode intro
What is Elm?
Will Elm take over the world?
Move away from the dependency nightmare
Why does Elm seem hard for beginners?
Benefits of using Elm in Large Organizations
Benefits of functional languages
Elm CSS
What does the book help you with?
Modeling with Elm
The seven takeaways
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