Introduction to Functional Programming in Rust
Rust is a multi paradigm language with performance and safety as primary goals. Rust is strongly influenced by functional programming languages like ML, so it is possible to follow a functional coding style. In this talk I will explore the features of Rust that makes it a good choice for functional programming as well as its drawbacks. Following areas will be covered:
* Algebraic Data Types
* Pattern matching
* Brief overview on Ownership and Lifetimes in Rust
* Higher order functions and combinators
* An extended example that makes use of the above as well as slightly advanced topics.
In addition to the above the strengths and weakness of Rust as a functional programming language will be compared.
Outline/Structure of the Talk
Introduction to Rust
Functional programming features in Rust:
* Algebraic Data Types
* Pattern matching
* Brief overview on Ownership and Lifetimes in Rust
* Higher order functions and combinators
* An extended example that makes use of the above as well as slightly advanced topics.
Conclusion - why should one try Rust for functional programming
Learning Outcome
* A quick introduction to Rust for the unfamiliar.
* Programming in functional style in an impure language.
Target Audience
Anyone with beginner or intermediate functional programming knowledge who is interested in Rust. No previous knowledge of Rust is required.
Prerequisites for Attendees
Basic idea of functional programming
Video
Links
I haven't done any talks on this topic. I plan to write a blog series about this. First part: http://amitdev.github.io/coding/2019/03/26/Functional-Rust/
schedule Submitted 4 years ago
Recent Activities
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YOW! Lambda Jam is a conference for applied functional software developers. The conference provides the opportunity to share experiences so that attendees can improve software development using the principles, practices and tools of functional programming.
Lessons learned and specific practices are very important for this pragmatic conference, hence we encourage submissions which deal with the practical challenges of functional programming such as: developing commercial FP proficiency; leveraging good theory or algorithms to make better practice; pragmatics of applying a specific language or technique in the real world; production challenges such as deployment speed / space; lessons learned taking the wrong road.
The first day is tutorial day which provides a small number full day tutorials on topics for novices, and intermediate to advanced functional programmers. This was a very and popular feature of our 2018 conference.
We welcome submissions for talks (30 minutes), workshops or code jams (90 minutes) or full-day tutorials. .
| Call for Presentations Open Until | 22 March, 2019 |
| Speaker Notifications | 1 April, 2019 |
| Conference Dates – Melbourne | 13 – 15 May, 2019 |
Please see the submission guidelines before submitting your proposal.
Craig Smith
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