Functional Programming in Erlang

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The University of Kent

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Functional Programming in Erlang

The course Functional Programming in Erlang is an online class provided by The University of Kent through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

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

Course description

4 weeks

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

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

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

This course is designed for anyone with prior programming experience, who wants to learn more about functional programming and Erlang.
You could be a developer or computing professional seeking to understand and gain experience with this technology; a computer science undergraduate studying functional programming as part of your degree; or a self-taught programmer looking to take your knowledge to the next level.

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Functional Programming in Erlang

Course Topic

Coding & Programming, IT & Computer Science

University, College, Institution

The University of Kent

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Functional Programming in Erlang

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