Intro to Roc & Innovation in Functional Programming • Richard Feldman & James Lewis

This interview was recorded at GOTO Copenhagen for GOTO Unscripted. http://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Richard Feldman - Functional Programming Language Expert, Author of "Elm in Action" & Creator for the Roc Programming Language James Lewis - Principal Consultant & Technical Director at Thoughtworks RESOURCES Richard https://twitter.com/rtfeldman https://linkedin.com/in/rtfeldman https://github.com/rtfeldman https://www.roc-lang.org https://twitter.com/sw_unscripted James https://twitter.com/boicy https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar DESCRIPTION Join Richard Feldman and James Lewis as they unpack a new programming language and what it brings to the ecosystem. They navigate through the nuances of language selection, exploring the sweet spot between fun and standardization. From Elm"s role in front-end development to Scala"s adoption patterns and Dart"s transformation into Flutter, the discussion takes you on a journey across diverse programming landscapes. Discover the ins and outs of Roc, a fresh face in the coding scene, and the driving force behind its creation. Learn about its architecture, design principles, and standout features, including parsing strategies and a candid comparison with other languages. Explore the excitement around Roc"s innovative traits and its knack for performance optimization, unveiling its potential in the dynamic world of functional programming. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Richard Feldman • Elm in Action Tim McNamara • Rust in Action Cristian Salcescu • Functional Programming in JavaScript Yehonathan Sharvit • The Clojure Workshop Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!