Functional Programming with C# with Simon Painter

Dive into the world of functional programming with Simon Painter, a .NET developer with 20 years of experience who literally wrote the book on functional C#. Simon breaks down this powerful programming paradigm in refreshingly accessible terms.

Episode Highlights

• Functional programming principles in C#
• Benefits of functional approaches in .NET
• Practical examples of functional C# code
• When to use functional vs object-oriented approaches

Simon makes functional programming concepts accessible and demonstrates their practical application in everyday C# development.

Key Takeaways

1. Functional fundamentals - Core concepts of functional programming
2. C# implementation - How to apply functional principles in .NET
3. Practical benefits - Real-world advantages of functional approaches
4. Hybrid approach - Combining functional and OOP paradigms

Resources Mentioned

• Simon’s book on functional C#
• Functional programming resources for .NET
• C# functional programming examples
• .NET functional programming libraries