Explore the world of functional programming and innovative language design in this insightful interview with Richard Feldman and James Lewis at GOTO Copenhagen. Delve into the balance between fun and standardization in programming languages, examining adoption patterns of Elm, Scala, and Dart. Discover the newly created Roc language, its motivations, architecture, and unique features. Learn about parsing strategies, performance optimization, and exciting innovations in functional programming. Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of programming languages and their impact on software development.
Intro to Roc and Innovation in Functional Programming
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Fun vs standardization
Elm adoption in front-end development
Scala patterns & paradigms
Dart's evolution into Flutter
Intro to Roclang
Motivation for Roclang
Roc's architecture & design principles
Parsing strategies in Roclang vs other languages
Exciting features in Roclang
Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
