>> One of the goals of Standard Haskell was to simplify the language
>> - removing traps and making it easier to teach/learn.
Speaking of this, when is someone going to write an fp book that teaches
all the interesting stuff? Monads, advanced use of classes, advanced types
in general, exceptions, etc... [here's an idea: after comprehending the
book, the student should be able to follow the discussion on this mailing
list without difficulty]
In my opinion, such a book should assume the reader has already been
through Bird and Wadler or whatever, is familiar with the lambda calculus,
and has written substantial programs. Please, no more "introduction to fp"
books!
I know Paul Hudak is working on something interesting. Anyone else? Don't
be shy.
Charles
