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Let's Get Lazy - The Real Power of Functional Programming

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Explore the power of lazy evaluations in functional programming through this comprehensive conference talk. Dive into the concept of efficiency by avoiding unnecessary computations, starting with examples from Haskell and other languages. Learn how to implement lazy evaluations in C# using lambda expressions and the Stream API. Discover the benefits of purity, infinite streams, and polymorphism in functional programming. Gain insights into creating efficient code through lazy evaluations, encapsulation, and proper resource management. Understand the semantics and practical applications of lazy evaluations to enhance your programming skills and create more efficient software solutions.

Syllabus

Introduction
Example
Compute
Haskell
Why purity is important
Defining compute
The charm of lambda expressions
Lazy expressions in C
An imperative example
Terminal operations
Infinite streams
Its cold like this
The beauty of imperative code
Lazy evaluation
Creating a series
Lazy evaluations
polymorphism
encapsulation
resources
Semantics

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