How writing pure functions and avoiding shared state can lead to cleaner, more powerful code In today’s world of software development, clarity and maintainability are more valuable than ever. Functional programming (FP) — once considered an academic curiosity — is now a widely used paradigm in real-world applications. But what exactly is functional programming, and why should you care? Let’s break it down.

May 3, 2025 - 12:10
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How writing pure functions and avoiding shared state can lead to cleaner, more powerful code

In today’s world of software development, clarity and maintainability are more valuable than ever. Functional programming (FP) — once considered an academic curiosity — is now a widely used paradigm in real-world applications. But what exactly is functional programming, and why should you care?

Let’s break it down.