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The Conception, Evolution, and Application of Functional Programming Languages

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The Conception, Evolution, and Application of Functional Programming Languages
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Publisher: Yale University
Number of pages: 53

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The foundations of functional programming languages are examined from both historical and technical perspectives. Their evolution is traced through several critical periods. Particular attention is paid to the main features that characterize modern functional languages.

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