Question 1

How to traverse async functions with immutable-ext?

Accepted Answer

Use the traverse method with a Task or similar effect type, as shown in the README with Http.get, to handle asynchronous operations while keeping the collection structure intact. This is useful for batch API calls or IO effects.

Question 2

What's the difference between immutable-ext and plain Immutable.js?

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immutable-ext adds Fantasyland-compliant algebraic typeclasses like Monoid and Traversable to Immutable.js, enabling advanced functional patterns such as monoidal folding and effectful traversal that aren't natively available.

Question 3

Can I use immutable-ext with Redux for state management?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you're using Immutable.js with Redux, immutable-ext can enhance state transformations with functional abstractions, but you'll need to ensure compatibility with reducers and middleware that expect these algebraic interfaces.

Question 4

How does foldMap work in immutable-ext?

Accepted Answer

foldMap reduces a collection by mapping each element to a monoid and combining them, as demonstrated with Additive for sums and Disjunction for logical OR operations in the README examples, making it ideal for aggregations.

Question 5

immutable-ext vs Ramda: which is better for functional programming?

Accepted Answer

immutable-ext is specialized for Immutable.js collections with Fantasyland compliance, while Ramda is a general-purpose functional utility library; choose based on whether you need deep Immutable.js integration or broader array/object manipulation.

Question 6

Is immutable-ext suitable for production use?

Accepted Answer

It provides robust functional interfaces for specific use cases, but its niche focus and dependency on Immutable.js and Fantasyland mean it's best for teams already committed to these ecosystems, with careful testing for edge cases.

Question 7

How to install and set up immutable-ext in a project?

Accepted Answer

Run `npm install immutable-ext` and require it alongside Immutable.js, as shown in the README examples. Ensure you have compatible Fantasyland libraries like data.task for full functionality.

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