> > 1. Isn't the world actually imperative? And mutable?
If you're a determinist, then no. Life is a function (albeit a multivariable function), just like sine. > 2. 'Side-effects' are treated almost as a bad word by most functional > programming advocates. And yet, aren't ALL programs executed for their > side-effects? > Not pure functions. But obviously most programs require IO and user interaction, which is why Rich created this kindof two-fold story with "safe" mutability and side-effects. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
