SPA Conference session: Functional Koans – in F# and Javascript | |||
| One-line description: | a fun way to learn functional programming techniques, F# or Javascript | ||
| Session format: | Workshop (150 mins) [read about the different session types] | ||
| Abstract: | What's all the fuss around functional programming? Are there any concepts I can use in my day job? This session introduces functional programming in a hands on programming exercise based on a set of "koans" (snippets of wisdom expressed as a test) In the first part of the session you will pick and learn a "functional" language - either F# or Javascript. The the second part you will pair up and solve a real world problem. using your new skills. Finally, you are encourage to contribute new koans back to the source projects. | ||
| Audience background: | You should be an active programmer, with an interest in learning a new programming language & style of programming. | ||
| Benefits of participating: | Learn a new language & way of problem solving to add to your box of tricks when tackling real world problems | ||
| Materials provided: | The koan source code. Participants will need (depending on the language they choose to learn): * Javascript – A browser & a text editor * F# – Visual Studio 2010 | ||
| Process: | Hands on programming exercises; followed by some group working. | ||
| Detailed timetable: | - 00:00 - 00:15 - Get koans source installed and compiling - 00:15 - 01:00 - Work through koan exercises individually - 01:00 - 01:15 - Break; pair up with someone who did different language - 01:15 - 02:00 - Solve sample functional problems in 2 different langages in pairs - 02:00 - 02:30 - Contribute new koans back to source koan projects | ||
| Outputs: | - Working knowledge of 2 functional programming languages / styles. - An open source contribution. | ||
| History: | This session was run at the 2010 Software Craftsmanship conference | ||
| Presenters | |||
| 1. David Laing CityIndex Ltd |
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