Outperforming Imperative with Pure Functional Languages

Explore the surprising performance advantages of pure functional programming languages in this 35-minute conference talk from Strange Loop 2021. Delve into Richard Feldman's journey from skepticism to discovery as he reveals how functional languages can outperform their imperative counterparts, even in tasks traditionally considered better suited for imperative programming. Examine performance from the network level down to individual CPU instructions, gaining insights into the speed and efficiency of functional programming. Learn how pure functional languages can challenge common assumptions about performance trade-offs and maintenance ease. Gain valuable knowledge from Feldman, a software engineer at NoRedInk and prominent figure in the Elm community, as he demonstrates the unexpected speed capabilities of functional programming paradigms.