Re:Ask HN: Beginner Programmer: Haskell Book or SICP?
by AnimalMuppet on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @01:27PM
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> From reading HN over the years, I've gathered that many people believe functional languages better suited to learning CS.
I disagree with this premise. Yes, there is strong FP advocacy on HN, but I don't think the consensus advice here would be "functional programming is better suited to learning CS". Even more, I don't think the consensus would be that FP is the best way to program.
That said, learn FP. But also learn imperative programming. And learn when each is the best tool for the job.
I disagree with this premise. Yes, there is strong FP advocacy on HN, but I don't think the consensus advice here would be "functional programming is better suited to learning CS". Even more, I don't think the consensus would be that FP is the best way to program.
That said, learn FP. But also learn imperative programming. And learn when each is the best tool for the job.