functional programming
ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ
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Definition of functional programming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer scienceTECH.programming style using math functions and avoiding changing stateTECH.
  • Functional programming makes code easier to test and debug.
  • Functional programming encourages pure functions over side effects.
  • Many universities now teach functional programming in introductory courses.
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Expressions with functional

functional trainingn.
exercise that mimics everyday movements
Functional training helps improve daily activities like lifting and bending.
functional drinkn.
beverage with added health benefits
She drinks a functional drink every morning for extra vitamins.
functional illiteracyn.
difficulty reading simple words and sentences
Functional illiteracy makes reading signs hard.
cross-functionaladj.
involving people or skills from different departments
We formed a cross-functional team to solve the problem.
functional analysisn.
study of functions or roles within a system
The functional analysis of the company improved efficiency.
functional testn.
test checking if something works as expected in real use
The software must pass a functional test before being released to users.

Expressions with programming

regular programmingadj.
occurring at consistent intervals
The team follows a regular programming schedule.
network programmingn.
schedule of programs for broadcast on a network
The network programming for the week includes several new shows.
broadcast programmingn.
the content that is aired on radio or TV
The broadcast programming includes news, sports, and entertainment shows.
basic programmingn.
introductory computer coding skills covering simple logic structures and commands
The course teaches basic programming before moving to more advanced software development.
computer programmingn.
writing, fixing, or improving code for computer programs
Computer programming requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
object-oriented programmingn.
programming style using objects to organize code and data
Object-oriented programming makes code easier to reuse and maintain.
programming errorn.
mistake in a computer program's code
The software crashed due to a programming error.
programming languagen.
system of rules for writing instructions for computers
Python is a popular programming language.
structured programmingn.
programming method using blocks to make code clear and organized
Structured programming helps make large programs easier to understand.
application programming interfacen.
set of rules for software communication
Developers use an application programming interface to connect different services.

Terms related to functional programming

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functionprogramprogrammerclosurecompositionevaluationimmutabilitylambdapurityrecursionreferential

Terms with functional programming included in their meaning

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nonfunctionaladj.
technology
not related to functional programming
anamorphismn.
technology
concept in functional programming related to data types
applicativeadj.
technology
describing a programming language using functional transformations
FPacr.
acr: functional programming
writing code using functions without changing data
FRPacr.
acr: functional reactive programming
programming style combining data flow and events
monadn.
functional programming
data type representing computation with return and bind
monadic operationn.
programming
operation in functional programming using monads

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  1. French:programmation fonctionnelle, ...
  2. German:funktionale Programmierung, ...
  3. Italian:programmazione funzionale, ...
  4. Spanish:programación funcional, ...
  5. Portuguese:programação funcional, ...
  6. Chinese:函数式编程, ...
  7. Japanese:関数型プログラミング, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرمَجَة دالِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּכְנוּת פוּנְקְצְיוֹנָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:функциональное программирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функціональне програмування, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यात्मक प्रोग्रामिंग, ...

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