Explore the core principles of functional programming and their practical applications in software development through this 47-minute conference talk by Martin Odersky, inventor of the Scala language. Delve into the fusion of functional and object-oriented programming paradigms, examining their potential to simplify the construction of highly reliable software. Learn about the principle of least power, the importance of avoiding over-abstraction, and the challenges faced in modern functional programming. Discover how these approaches are reflected in the development of Scala's next version, and gain insights from Odersky's extensive experience in language design and his influence on Java's evolution.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Biggest difficulty in software engineering
Functional programming
Culture shock
The functional way
The direct approach
Example
Kleiss Lee
implicit config
implicit config rules
type alias
for expression
algebraic effects
explicit vs implicit
efficiency
comparison
receiver functions
table functions
conclusion
block
Taught by
Devoxx
