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Online Course: Functional Programming in Erlang

All LevelsThe University of KentEnglish

Functional Programming in Erlang

Learn the theory and practice of functional programming in Erlang, through practical exercises and suggested projects.

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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

Functional programming is increasingly important in providing global-scale applications on the internet.

Learning Outcome 2

We combine the theory of functional programming and the practice of how that works in Erlang. The course will also help you if you are interested in Elixir, based on the same virtual machine as Erlang, and will help you get going with any functional language.

Learning Outcome 3

Functional programming has been a strength at the University of Kent for the last 30 years. You’ll learn with Simon Thompson – co-author of one of the standard introductions to Erlang, O’Reilly Media’s Erlang Programming.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Functional Programming in Erlang curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Functional Programming in Erlang course:

Explain why Erlang was developed, how its design was shaped by the context in which it was used, and how Erlang can be used in practice today
Reflect on the design of Erlang, in the context of the rationale for its development, and how it is used in practice today
Produce programs using the concepts of functional programming, including, in particular, recursion, pattern matching and immutable data
Apply knowledge of lists and other Erlang data types in programs
Develop higher-order functions using generic patterns

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

Motivated learners at any level
Self-paced students
Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

• You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
• You prefer learning without structured curriculum
• You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification

Subject Category

IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming

Part of our IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming curriculum

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

Getting started programming in Erlang
Programs and functions in Erlang
Data structures using lists
Tools for Erlang programming
Functions as data, and higher-order functions
Case studies

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