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Functional Programming with C#

You're reading from   Functional Programming with C# Unlock coding brilliance with the power of functional magic

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781805122685
Length 258 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1:Foundations of Functional Programming in C# FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Functional Programming 3. Chapter 2: Expressions and Statements 4. Chapter 3: Pure Functions and Side Effects 5. Chapter 4: Honest Functions, Null, and Option 6. Part 2:Advanced Functional Techniques
7. Chapter 5: Error Handling 8. Chapter 6: Higher-Order Functions and Delegates 9. Chapter 7: Functors and Monads 10. Part 3:Practical Functional Programming
11. Chapter 8: Recursion and Tail Calls 12. Chapter 9: Currying and Partial Application 13. Chapter 10: Pipelines and Composition 14. Part 4:Conclusion and Future Directions
15. Chapter 11: Reflecting and Looking Ahead 16. Index 17. Other Books You May Enjoy

Honest Functions, Null, and Option

In this chapter, we discuss the art and science of honest functions, the intricacies of null, and the C# tools tailored to address them. But before we dive deep, let’s lay out the roadmap:

  • Understanding honest functions
  • The problems with hidden nulls
  • Embracing honesty with nullable reference types
  • Beyond null: Option
  • Real-world scenarios

As you navigate through this chapter, be on the lookout for practical advice and evidence-backed guidelines. Come with a curious mind, and by the end, you’ll possess the know-how to write more transparent and resilient C# code.

Just as we did in our previous chapters, let’s assess where you stand. Here, there are three tasks for you. If you’re unsure about tackling them, dive into this chapter right away. But, if you feel confident in your skills, perhaps you might skim through and jump to the sections that challenge you the most. Ready? Let’s go...

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