[clug] What do you want to know about functional programming?

[Brad Hards]

On Wednesday, March 02, 2011 04:00:36 pm Ivan Lazar Miljenovic wrote:
> Next Thursday I'll be giving a talk at the PSIG on functional
> programming.  Is there anything specific that people want to know to
> make sure I can try to cover it?
[From someone who probably won't be able to make it]

What is it? How is it different / the same as some other kind of programming 
(procedural, object oriented, aspect oriented)?

What should I use it for? What should I not use it for?

What is the best way to get started? (Language, tools, books, web sites)

Brad