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Episode 35 - Functional Programming with C# with Simon Painter
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Dive into the world of functional programming with Simon Painter, a .NET developer with 20 years of experience who literally wrote the book on functional C#. Simon breaks down this powerful programming paradigm in refreshingly accessible terms, comparing it to connecting Lego bricks to create increasingly complex systems.
Beyond his professional work, Simon shares his passion through teaching children Python at a code club, speaking at conferences worldwide, and authoring "Functional Programming with C#" (O'Reilly). Whether you're curious about a different programming approach or seeking more reliable, testable code, this episode provides a compelling introduction to thinking functionally.
Ready to explore functional programming? Follow us on social media to catch more expert insights and expand your developer toolkit!
Read more about it here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Functional-Programming-Simon-J-Painter-ebook/dp/B0CHXS6BWB
Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What is Functional Programming? (00:01:09)
3. Benefits of Functional Programming (00:05:28)
4. Programming Languages and Career Path (00:09:33)
5. Teaching Kids to Code (00:11:24)
6. Learning Resources and Community Involvement (00:15:56)
7. Upcoming Speaking Engagements (00:17:58)
35 episodes
Manage episode 489284142 series 3551436
Dive into the world of functional programming with Simon Painter, a .NET developer with 20 years of experience who literally wrote the book on functional C#. Simon breaks down this powerful programming paradigm in refreshingly accessible terms, comparing it to connecting Lego bricks to create increasingly complex systems.
Beyond his professional work, Simon shares his passion through teaching children Python at a code club, speaking at conferences worldwide, and authoring "Functional Programming with C#" (O'Reilly). Whether you're curious about a different programming approach or seeking more reliable, testable code, this episode provides a compelling introduction to thinking functionally.
Ready to explore functional programming? Follow us on social media to catch more expert insights and expand your developer toolkit!
Read more about it here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Functional-Programming-Simon-J-Painter-ebook/dp/B0CHXS6BWB
Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What is Functional Programming? (00:01:09)
3. Benefits of Functional Programming (00:05:28)
4. Programming Languages and Career Path (00:09:33)
5. Teaching Kids to Code (00:11:24)
6. Learning Resources and Community Involvement (00:15:56)
7. Upcoming Speaking Engagements (00:17:58)
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