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Re:Even pure functions have side-effects by bnegreve on Tuesday September 06, 2011 @06:42PM (#2967581)
A (pure) function is a mathematical concept. Saying a pure function can have side effects is like saying a line has a thickness because no one can draw a line with no thickness.
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