Functional Programming with JavaScript

Write Cleaner, More Predictable Code Using Functional Principles and Modern JavaScript

Master functional programming in JavaScript. Learn pure functions, immutability, composition, and modern techniques to write cleaner, more predictable code with practical examples.

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Category: JavaScript

Pages: 332

Language: English

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DSIN: ODBF06G4G41Y

About This Book

**Transform Your JavaScript Development with Functional Programming Principles** Modern JavaScript development demands cleaner, more maintainable code. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to leverage functional programming principles to write JavaScript that is more predictable, testable, and robust. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, you'll master the art of functional JavaScript development. **What Makes This Book Essential for JavaScript Developers** JavaScript's evolution has made it an excellent platform for functional programming. This book bridges the gap between functional programming theory and real-world JavaScript application development. You'll discover how to use ES6+ features, array methods, and functional patterns to solve common programming challenges while building maintainable applications. **Comprehensive Coverage from Basics to Advanced Applications** Starting with core concepts like pure functions and immutability, the book progresses through higher-order functions, composition, closures, and currying. Advanced chapters cover recursion, functional form validation, and building complete applications without classes. Optional sections explore functors, monads, and integration with popular libraries. **Hands-On Learning with Practical Projects** Theory comes alive through practical implementation. You'll build real applications including a functional form validation system and a complete todo list application using only functional principles. Each chapter includes runnable JavaScript examples that demonstrate concepts in action. **Modern JavaScript Focus** All examples use contemporary JavaScript features including ES6+ syntax, arrow functions, destructuring, and the latest array methods. The book shows how modern JavaScript naturally supports functional programming patterns, making your code more elegant and expressive. **Perfect for Professional Development** Whether you're improving existing codebases or starting new projects, this book provides the knowledge needed to apply functional programming principles effectively in JavaScript environments, from web applications to Node.js services.

Quick Overview

Master functional programming in JavaScript. Learn pure functions, immutability, composition, and modern techniques to write cleaner, more predictable code with practical examples.

Key Topics Covered

  • Pure functions
  • Immutability patterns
  • Higher-order functions
  • Function composition
  • Array methods and data transformation
  • Closures and lexical scoping
  • Currying and partial application
  • Functional recursion
  • Form validation systems
  • Application architecture without classes
  • Functional utilities development
  • Declarative programming
  • Functors and monads
  • JavaScript functional libraries
  • ES6+ functional features

Who Should Read This Book

Intermediate JavaScript developers, Programmers transitioning from object-oriented paradigms, Frontend developers seeking cleaner code patterns, Backend JavaScript developers, React and Node.js developers, Software engineers focused on code quality and maintainability

Prerequisites

Basic JavaScript knowledge, Understanding of ES6+ syntax, Familiarity with JavaScript functions and arrays, Basic programming concepts

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | --------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Pure Functions | 16 | | 2 | Immutability | 32 | | 3 | First-Class and Higher-Order Functions | 48 | | 4 | Function Composition | 62 | | 5 | The Power of Array Methods | 75 | | 6 | Closures and Scoping | 91 | | 7 | Currying and Partial Application | 109 | | 8 | Recursion over Loops | 123 | | 9 | Functional Form Validation | 137 | | 10 | A Functional Todo List (No Classes) | 151 | | 11 | Functional Utilities and Helpers | 166 | | 12 | Declarative vs Imperative Programming | 185 | | 13 | Functors and Monads (Optional) | 200 | | 14 | Functional Libraries and Tools | 217 | | App | FP Terminology Cheat Sheet | 236 | | App | JavaScript ES6+ Syntax Reference | 251 | | App | Functional Patterns in React (Optional) | 268 | | App | FP vs OOP | 288 | | App | Practice Exercises and Code Challenges | 305 |

About This Publication

This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from functional programming fundamentals to advanced JavaScript implementation techniques. You'll learn to write code that is easier to test, debug, and maintain by applying functional principles systematically. Through practical examples and real-world projects, you'll master pure functions, immutability, composition, and other essential functional programming concepts. The book emphasizes hands-on learning with complete code examples that you can experiment with immediately. By the end of this book, you'll confidently apply functional programming principles to solve complex JavaScript challenges, create reusable utility functions, and build applications that are more predictable and maintainable. The knowledge gained will fundamentally change how you approach JavaScript development.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
1.9 MB
Chapters
14
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
28-32

Special Features

• Complete source code examples using modern JavaScript syntax • Hands-on projects including functional form validation and todo applications • Progressive learning structure from basics to advanced concepts • Practical exercises and coding challenges throughout • Comprehensive appendices with syntax references and terminology • Integration examples with React and other popular frameworks • Comparison guides between functional and object-oriented approaches • Real-world application patterns and best practices • Library and tooling recommendations for functional JavaScript development

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