Status
Available
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Publication
No Starch Press (2011), Edition: 1, 400 pages
Description
Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! (LYAH!) is a fun, illustrated guide to learning Haskell, a functional programming language that's growing in popularity. LYAH! introduces programmers familiar with imperative languages (such as C++, Java, or Python) to the unique aspects of functional programming. Packed with jokes, pop culture references, and the author's own hilarious artwork, LYAH! eases the learning curve of this complex language, and is a perfect starting point for any programmer looking to expand their horizons. The well-known web tutorial on which this book is based is widely regarded
User reviews
LibraryThing member tlockney
Technically I'm still reading this (I've skimmed the last 4 chapters or so, but keep going back to review them more closely). That said, I don't hesitate to say that anyone planning to learn Haskell absolutely must start with this book. It easily provides the most direct and clear explanations I've
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LibraryThing member sbloom42
This provided a very clear overview of Haskell, but Haskell seems far too academic for me to use in real-world programming. I got out of the book what I needed to understand for the Haskell assignments in my Master's program.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011
Physical description
400 p.; 7.06 inches
ISBN
9781593272838
UPC
787721990369