Overview
Explore the false dichotomy between Functional Programming and Object-Oriented Programming in this thought-provoking 43-minute conference talk by Brian Goetz at Devoxx. Delve into the artificial divisions within the programming community and their detrimental effects on industry progress. Examine the perceived tension between FP and OOP, challenging the notion that these paradigms are mutually exclusive. Gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches, understanding how they can complement each other. Analyze the boundaries between different programming paradigms and their impact on code complexity. Broaden your perspective on programming methodologies and learn how to become a more versatile and effective developer by embracing the best aspects of multiple paradigms.
Syllabus
Introduction
Sports rivalries
Spaces vs Tabs
Cultural Anthropology
Functional vs OOP
Be better programmers
Objectoriented programming
Classical FP
OOP vs FP
Everything is an object
We make mistakes
Our doubleedged sword
I like objectoriented programming
I still like objectoriented programming
Boundaries
The Shell
The Boundaries
Functional Programming
Procedural Programming
Complexity
Math vs Physics
Narrow Viewpoints
Summary
Taught by
Devoxx