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Functional Program Design in Scala

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Course Summary

This course teaches advanced programming concepts using the Scala language, including functional and object-oriented programming.

Key Learning Points

Learn to program in the functional programming paradigm
Understand advanced programming concepts such as type inference, type classes, and abstract data types
Develop skills in using the Scala programming language

Learning Outcomes

Develop advanced programming skills using Scala
Understand functional and object-oriented programming paradigms
Apply advanced programming concepts in real-world scenarios

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic programming knowledge
Familiarity with programming concepts such as data types, variables, and functions
Access to a computer with an internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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John A. De Goes
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Description

In this course you will learn how to apply the functional programming style in the design of larger applications. You'll get to know important new functional programming concepts, from lazy evaluation to structuring your libraries using monads. We'll work on larger and more involved examples, from state space exploration to random testing to discrete circuit simulators. You’ll also learn some best practices on how to write good Scala code in the real world.

Several parts of this course deal with the question how functional programming interacts with mutable state. We will explore the consequences of combining functions and state. We will also look at purely functional alternatives to mutable state, using infinite data structures or functional reactive programming. Learning Outcomes. By the end of this course you will be able to: - recognize and apply design principles of functional programs, - design functional libraries and their APIs, - competently combine functions and state in one program, - understand reasoning techniques for programs that combine functions and state, - write simple functional reactive applications. Recommended background: You should have at least one year programming experience. Proficiency with Java or C# is ideal, but experience with other languages such as C/C++, Python, Javascript or Ruby is also sufficient. You should have some familiarity using the command line. This course is intended to be taken after Functional Programming Principles in Scala: https://www.coursera.org/learn/progfun1.

Outline

For Expressions and Monads
Tools Setup for Linux
Tools Setup for Mac OS X
Tools for Setup for Windows
Tutorial: Working on the Programming Assignments
Recap: Functions and Pattern Matching
Recap: Collections
Lecture 1.1 - Queries with For
Lecture 1.2 - Translation of For
Lecture 1.3 - Functional Random Generators
Lecture 1.4 - Monads
Troubleshooting
Grading Policy
Tools Setup
Sbt Tutorial
IntelliJ IDEA Tutorial
Scala Tutorial
Cheat Sheet
Reactive Cheat Sheet
Scala Style Guide
Learning Resources

Lazy Evaluation
Lecture 2.1 - Structural Induction on Trees
Lecture 2.2 - Streams
Lecture 2.3 - Lazy Evaluation
Lecture 2.4 - Computing with Infinite Sequences
Lecture 2.5 - Case Study: the Water Pouring Problem

Type-Directed Programming
Motivating Example
Type-Directed Programming
Type Classes
Conditional Implicit Definitions
Implicit Conversions
Conditional Implicit Definitions

Functions and State
Lecture 4.1 - Functions and State
Lecture 4.2 - Identity and Change
Lecture 4.3 - Loops
Lecture 4.4 - Extended Example: Discrete Event Simulation
Lecture 4.5 - Discrete Event Simulation: API and Usage
Lecture 4.6 - Discrete Event Simulation: Implementation and Test

Timely Effects
Lecture 5.1 - Imperative Event Handling: The Observer Pattern
Lecture 5.2 - Functional Reactive Programming
Lecture 5.3 - A Simple FRP Implementation
Conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

Learn functional programming concepts and techniques with this online course on Coursera. Students praise the course for its challenging yet rewarding content and hands-on approach to learning. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the interactive programming assignments that challenge students to apply what they've learned in real-world scenarios.

Pros from User Reviews

Challenging yet rewarding content
Hands-on approach to learning
Interactive programming assignments
Clear and concise explanations
Great community support

Cons from User Reviews

Some programming assignments can be too difficult for beginners
Course can be time-consuming
Not enough focus on object-oriented programming
Lack of feedback on programming assignments
Some course materials can be outdated

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