Composing Software: An Exploration of Functional Programming and Object Composition in JavaScript

Eric Elliott

Sep 2024 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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238

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About this ebook

Unlock the power of functional programming in JavaScript with this detailed guide. Master essential techniques like function composition, immutability, and higher-order functions to create modular, maintainable code that's easy to understand and reuse.Key Features

An exploration of functional programming in JavaScript, from basics to advanced concepts
An extensive focus on real-world applications & problem-solving techniques
An introduction to both functional and object-oriented programming for a holistic view

Book DescriptionThis book delves into functional programming and composition techniques in JavaScript, starting with core concepts like pure functions, shared state avoidance, and higher-order functions to build modular, maintainable code. Early chapters explore the fundamentals of functional programming, immutability, and its growing influence in the JavaScript community. You'll learn essential topics such as function composition, currying, and higher-order functions, as well as advanced concepts like abstract data types, functors, and monads. The book discusses the evolution of functional programming, its role in modern software development, and addresses challenges like the software crisis and composing with classes. You'll learn essential topics like object-oriented programming, focusing on factory functions, functional mixins, and object composition. You'll also understand why traditional classes complicate composition and discover strategies for creating custom data types, lenses, and transducers. The book also covers best practices, emphasizing clean, reusable code and avoiding anti-patterns like excessive mocking. By the end, you'll be ready to apply functional programming techniques to tackle complex design challenges and write more maintainable JavaScript code.What you will learn

Grasp core principles for writing clean, efficient code
Combine functions to create complex operations with ease
Write functions that are predictable and easy to test
Eliminate shared state and side effects for more reliable code
Use functions as arguments or return values for flexibility
Learn data transformations and side effect management

Who this book is for

The book is ideal for JavaScript developers who want to deepen their understanding of functional programming and software composition. Familiarity with JavaScript basics is required. This book is suitable for both intermediate and advanced programmers who want to write more maintainable and modular code.

About the author

Eric Elliott is the Webby-nominated best selling author of "Composing Software", and founder of Greenruhm, a Web3 music social network. He helped build BandPage (now YouTube Artist Pages), which hosted 500k bands including Usher, Frank Ocean, Metallica, etc. He was an early contributor to Adobe Creative Cloud, and tech lead on a video social network used by CBS, NBC, BBC, ESPN, WSJ, and many more. He enjoys a remote lifestyle with the most beautiful woman in the world.

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