Get Programming with Haskell

Unlike any other programming language, Haskell is purely functional

with a strong type system and lazy evaluation. It is arguable the most

interesting language but also has the reputation of being one of the

most challenging to learn. Learning Haskell doesn't have to be

difficult, and this book can help!



Get Programming with Haskell introduces you to the Haskell language

without drowning you in academic jargon and heavy functional

programming theory. By working through 43 easy-to-follow lessons,

you'll learn Haskell by doing Haskell. This book starts with first

concepts, building your knowledge with concrete examples and

exercises. You'll learn to think the Haskell way, as you start to

understand the language and how to use it effectively. And you'll really

appreciate the crystal-clear illustrations, quick-checks, and open-ended

tasks that make sure you're solid on each new concept before you move

along!

 

KEY FEATURES

• Full of interesting examples

• Easy approach to functional programming basics

• Write safe, predictable code with fewer bugs

• Lots of illustrations and exercises



Readers should have some experience with JavaScript, Python or

Ruby. No functional programming or math skills required.



ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY

Haskell is a purely functional programming language. It treats programs as

much like math as you can, requires you to think more than you type, and

can express the idea of infinite lists in code! These are just the more obvious

features that make Haskell unlike any other programming language

 

AUTHOR BIO

Will Kurt currently works as a Data Scientist at Quick Sprout. With a

formal background in both Computer Science (MS) and English Literature

(BA) he is fascinated with explaining complex technical topics as clearly

and generally as possible. He has taught a course section on Haskell at the

University of Nevada, Reno and given workshops on Functional

Programming. He also blogs about probability at CountBayesie.com.