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> For any kind of I/O, though, FP is not even applicable in the pure sense of a function, as disk/network access is inherently a side effect. If you meant to d
by mrkeen 4y ago
> For any kind of I/O, though, FP is not even applicable in the pure sense of a function, as disk/network access is inherently a side effect.
If you meant to do it, it's an effect, not a side-effect.
- eurasiantiger 4y agoThat’s not what is meant with side effect in this context.