Programming style
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- Subject: [mg47597] Programming style
- From: lorenzo.keegan at handbag.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 02:31:38 -0400 (EDT)
- Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com
Hello, I am an experienced computer programmer having used ADA, C, Visual Basic etc. for years. Recently I bought the book "Mathematica - A Practical Approach", where different styles of programming are discussed, namely Functional programming versus Procedural programming. The book seems to suggest that most Scientist and "professional" Mathematica users prefer the Functional programming approach. For years I have been working with the "Procedural" method. What are your feelings ? Is it worth the effort to learn the Functional method ? Does it matter ? Thanks for your time Best Wishes Laurence Keegan
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