This. Even declarative and procedural program can have some interactions. It is very hard to do anything with just declarations ;-), and there is some logic t

This. Even declarative and procedural program can have some interactions. It is very hard to do anything with just declarations ;-), and there is some logic to making the procedures of the code clear and explicit. A lot of stuff comes back to 'be simple, be clear.' And if mixing paradigms lets you do it, go for it!