Let functional programming not disruby you
Sava Lachezarov
In 2006 I quit my programming job to go around the world. To fund the journey, I started freelancing with a new framework that was gaining traction. The short gig became a years-long project, then several more followed, and twenty years later we are still programming in Ruby with my colleagues at tutuf. In the meantime I took a sabbatical and traveled half the world by sailing, hitch-hiking, walking, and cycling.
About
Object-oriented programming is inspired by biology, while functional programming is based on lambda calculus. Ruby is a multi-paradigm language and I strongly believe that its better parts are functional. I'll guide you on a short historical excursion to help you understand the roots of modern computing. Through practical examples you will discover how elegant the functional dialects of Ruby can be.
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