Practice Definition (4.3.1) - Programming Paradigms (Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional, etc.)

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Lesson 4.3.1Programming Paradigms (Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional, etc.)

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Question 1.
Define a pure function in your own words.
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Think about functions in mathematics.
Question 2.
What does immutability refer to in programming?
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Consider if a variable can be modified.
3Question 3.
What is a characteristic of pure functions?
- A. They cause side effects.
- B. They always return the same result for the same inputs.
- C. They require mutable data.
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Consider what makes a function predictable.
4Question 4.
True or False: Functional programming allows for mutable states.
- True
- False
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Think about the design philosophy of functional programming.
Question 5.
Explain how functional programming paradigms can enhance the reliability of concurrent systems in software development.
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Think about why shared state is problematic in concurrent programming.
Question 6.
Create a simple Haskell function that demonstrates recursion and ensure it adheres to pure function principles.
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Recall the mathematical definition of factorial.

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