Practice Functional Programming Vs Object-oriented Programming (1.8) - Functional Programming in Java

Practice: Functional Programming vs Object-Oriented Programming

Lesson 1.8Functional Programming in Java

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Question 1.
What is a key difference between functional programming and object-oriented programming?
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Think about how each paradigm handles data.
Question 2.
What does immutability mean in the context of programming?
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Consider examples of changing states versus fixed values.
3Question 3.
Which programming paradigm treats functions as first-class citizens?
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Functional Programming
- Procedural Programming
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Think about where you’ve seen functions being used as parameters.
4Question 4.
Is it true that functional programming avoids changing state?
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of immutability and its significance.
Question 5.
Create a Java class demonstrating both mutable and immutable characteristics, showing how mutable states can lead to unexpected behaviors.
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Think about using multiple threads that may simultaneously alter the mutable state.
Question 6.
Discuss real-world applications of FP and OOP in software engineering, giving examples where one is favored over the other.
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Consider the characteristics of applications you use daily.

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