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Fundamentals of Practical Haskell Programming

Understand the basics of Haskell and its important functionalities.

Richard Cook

Created by Richard Cook

Explore the essentials of Haskell and functional programming in a hands-on way. Learn how Haskell's focus on purity and strong typing helps you write reliable, maintainable code. Build a solid foundation for creating your own Haskell programs and understanding its core features.

Packt | Mar 2017 | 179 min

What You Will Learn

You'll start by learning the basics of Haskell and functional programming, then move on to practical examples using GHCi. Through guided exercises, you'll explore values, expressions, and how to structure Haskell programs. Each step builds your confidence and helps you apply concepts to real code.

Key Features

  • Write and run your first Haskell program using the Glasgow Haskell Compiler
  • Understand how functional programming tackles software complexity
  • Compare Haskell's approach with other programming paradigms for deeper insight

Target Audience

Ideal for developers who already know languages like C, Java, or Python and want to expand into functional programming. If you're curious about Haskell's unique approach and want to write more robust code, this course will help you get started and understand the key differences from imperative styles.

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