Procedural Programming - It’s Back? It Never Went Away

Explore the resurgence and enduring relevance of procedural programming in this ACCU 2018 conference talk by Kevlin Henney. Delve into the historical context, current applications, and future prospects of this programming paradigm. Examine how procedural programming has shaped and continues to influence language design, and understand its relationship with other paradigms like functional and object-oriented programming. Learn about key concepts such as structured programming, modular design, and the software engineering process. Discover practical examples, including test-driven development and the implementation of algorithms like leap year calculations. Gain insights into programming languages like Algol 68 and Awk, and understand how procedural programming fits into modern software development practices.