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I'm convinced functional style is a fad and nothing will change my mind. The style has been around for forever and there's a good reason most languages are stil
by throwaywgsid 10y ago
I'm convinced functional style is a fad and nothing will change my mind. The style has been around for forever and there's a good reason most languages are still OOP.
We're in the phase of the hype loop where everyone assumes language designers from 15 years ago are idiots. In another few years everyone will be talking about the revival of OOP
- Vinnl 10y agoI can understand if people think it's a fad, but I would expect people who _do_ like it to also like TypeScript :) That said, if someone thinks language designers from the past are idiots, then they also shouldn't like functional programming, as it's at least as old.
- abiox 10y ago> nothing will change my mind you seem a bit committed. is this an emotional thing? > there's a good reason most... is there? is this reason related to languages themselves or their use? does it necessarily imply anything specific about "functional style"?
- WorldMaker 10y agoFunctional style programming is not a fad so much as a different taste. Not everyone will always have the same tastes. It's like peanut butter and chocolate: you can love only one or the other, you can also love both or know that each has different strengths for different needs (projects/desserts).
- copperx 10y ago> nothing will change my mind This is a HUGE red flag if you're seeking employment long-term in the tech sector.