Declarative programming is a programming paradigm where you tell the computer what you want it to do, without specifying exactly how to do it. It's like ordering from Postmates - you just say "bring me a burrito" and magically it appears, without you having to worry about the details of how the delivery person got it to you.
I tried to use declarative programming to build my new app, but I got frustrated and just ended up writing a bunch of if-else statements like a caveman.
My boss keeps talking about how we need to use more declarative programming paradigms in our codebase, but I'm pretty sure he just read that in a Medium article and has no idea what it actually means.
Paul Graham provides a wealth of resources on Lisp and Scheme, two languages known for their declarative nature. Check out his collection of Lisp resources to dive deeper.
Martin Fowler explores various programming environments and methodologies, including discussions on language features and paradigms. His articles offer insights into the declarative approach.
For a more hands-on learning experience, try building something using a declarative language or framework like SQL, HTML, or React. The frustration and tears are all part of the journey.
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