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Latest stories covering functional-programming, with summaries and links to related coverage.
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DuckDB – Data power tools for your laptop, now in Clojure (2023)
tool
8 min read
DuckDB provides in-memory column-major data processing tools optimized for laptops, now available in Clojure. The tech.ml.dataset (TMD) platform allows users to handle large datasets by operating on samples or filtering subsets, and supports data persistence with nippy, arrow, or par.
EYG: A Programming Language for Humans
tool
6 min read
Eat Your Greens (EYG) is a statically typed functional programming language designed to improve programming experiences. The language incorporates selected features aimed at enhancing usability and addressing common user frustrations in programming.
Why I love NixOS
opinion
8 min read
NixOS is valued for its deterministic and reproducible functional package manager, Nix. Users can construct and rebuild an entire operating system by inputting Nix DSL, allowing for incremental changes and precise control over the system.
A case against currying
opinion
11 min read
Curried functions define n-parameter functions by applying one argument at a time, returning a new function for the subsequent parameters. This technique is common in purely functional programming languages, allowing for a more modular and flexible approach to function application.