The Return of Procedural Programming - Understanding Modern Programming Paradigm Shifts

Watch a 53-minute conference talk exploring the resurgence of procedural programming in modern software development. Discover why newer programming languages like Go and Rust have intentionally omitted traditional object-oriented features while embracing procedural approaches. Learn about the growing trend away from object-oriented programming, examining how languages like Swift recommend using structures over classes, and how TypeScript and Scala are increasingly used in functional rather than object-oriented styles. Explore the emergence of new procedural-focused systems languages like Zig, Odin, and Jai, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of procedural programming compared to object-oriented and functional paradigms. Presented by Richard Feldman, creator of the Roc programming language, host of Software Unscripted podcast, and author of Elm in Action, this talk from Emerging Tech East conference provides valuable insights into whether adopting a procedural programming style could benefit your development practices.