The Functional Toolkit

Explore the fundamental techniques and patterns of functional programming in this comprehensive conference talk. Gain insights into the key differences between functional and object-oriented programming approaches, and discover how various tools in a functional programmer's toolkit fit together. Learn about essential concepts such as "map", "apply", "bind", and "sequence", understanding their importance and practical applications. Delve into the relationships between these tools and more advanced concepts like functors, monads, and applicatives. Perfect for beginners in functional programming, this talk provides a big-picture overview that demystifies complex ideas and equips you with valuable knowledge to enhance your programming skills.