Moving to kotlin, the question can arise: "should I program in OOP (Object Oriented Programming) style, or move to Functional programming?". This page examines reviews what Object Oriented programming really means, what functional programing is, and outlines how there is no incompatibility if the correct approach to OOP is in place, and the two paradigms… Continue reading OOP vs Functional: No contest!
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Java: The king is dying
(originally written 23 May 2017) TL:DR ... but just read the headings in that case. Java is the king. In a similar way that the queen of England is 'the queen'. Java is not everyone's king, and some have another king, but even they may see java as the most recognised king. Certainly, Java is… Continue reading Java: The king is dying
Lambdas: what do you mean I will use them?
Python has lambdas, but with python, the lambda is a very reduced lambda that Guido even hesitated about calling lambda. I would suggest that with python, almost everything that can be done using lambdas, will be easier to understand if rewritten without the lambda. Main Points of the page: Background What is a Lambda again?… Continue reading Lambdas: what do you mean I will use them?
Theory: Variables and Objects
Introduction The page follows on from the languages page, which reviewed basic concepts of the principles of how programming languages work, by further exploring how 'variables' programming languages work. Understanding this, helps understand the philosophies of python and kotlin. In this page, the language 'c' is discussed, but there is no need to know how… Continue reading Theory: Variables and Objects
Python+Kotlin = Python++ 