Question 1

How to learn functional programming with real examples?

Accepted Answer

Dobiasd/articles provides practical functional programming examples in languages like C++ and Elm, such as the HackerRank challenge article. It's useful for seeing FP applied in coding tasks, but lacks interactive exercises.

Question 2

What are some Kotlin refactoring techniques?

Accepted Answer

The repository includes articles like 'From Spaghetti to Ravioli - a Refactoring Example (using Kotlin)' that demonstrate specific refactoring patterns. These offer hands-on approaches to improving code structure with clear examples.

Question 3

Dobiasd articles vs freeCodeCamp for tutorials?

Accepted Answer

Dobiasd/articles offers personal, in-depth insights on niche topics like functional programming, while freeCodeCamp provides structured, interactive courses. Choose based on whether you prefer exploratory reading or guided learning paths.

Question 4

How to understand monads simply?

Accepted Answer

The article 'A monad is just a monoid in the category of endofunctors.' - explained' breaks down monads without heavy code, using clear explanations. It's a good starting point for grasping the concept through analogies.

Question 5

Are Dobiasd's statistics articles useful for programmers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, articles like 'Basic measures of descriptive statistics' and 'Do A/B tests' provide practical stats knowledge applicable to data analysis in software development, with examples in PostgreSQL for collaborative filtering.

Question 6

How to contribute to Dobiasd articles?

Accepted Answer

Since it's a personal GitHub repository labeled as a 'brain dump,' contributions might not be accepted; check the repo for guidelines or contact the author directly, as it's primarily for sharing personal insights.

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