What this book covers
Chapter 1, Getting Started with Functional Programming, introduces the core concepts of functional programming and how they apply to C#.
Chapter 2, Expressions and Statements, delves into the differences between expressions and statements, and how to write more expressive code.
Chapter 3, Pure Functions and Side Effects, explores the concept of pure functions and how to minimize side effects in your code.
Chapter 4, Honest Functions, Null, and Option, discusses the importance of honest functions and how to handle null values effectively.
Chapter 5, Error Handling, introduces functional approaches to error handling, moving beyond traditional try-catch blocks.
Chapter 6, Higher-Order Functions and Delegates, covers the power of functions as first-class citizens in C#.
Chapter 7, Functors and Monads, explores these advanced functional programming concepts and their implementation in C#.
Chapter 8, Recursion and Tail Calls, dives into recursive programming techniques and optimization.
Chapter 9, Currying and Partial Application, teaches how to create more flexible and reusable functions.
Chapter 10, Pipelines and Composition, shows how to combine functions to create powerful data processing pipelines.
Chapter 11, Reflecting and Looking Ahead, summarizes the key concepts learned throughout the book and provides guidance on further advancing your functional programming skills in C#.