Functional Programming in C++

Explore advanced function mechanics in C++, including lambda expressions, recursion, function pointers, callable objects, and techniques for passing, returning, and storing functions.

Apply functional programming patterns such as currying, partial application, functors, monads, and monad transformers. Use higher-order algorithms from the Standard Template Library for iteration, conditional checks, transformations, and accumulation.

Work with Boost.Range to manage iterators, compose range operations, and build cleaner data-processing workflows. This advanced path is intended for learners who already have a working knowledge of C++ and want to use functional techniques in complex programs.

Syllabus

Design functions using lambdas, recursion, function pointers, and callable objects
Pass, return, store, and dynamically compose functions in C++
Apply currying and partial application to create reusable program components
Implement and compose functors, monads, and monad transformers
Use higher-order STL algorithms for iteration, testing, transformation, and accumulation
Build range-based operations with Boost.Range and iterators
Structure C++ programs using modular functional programming techniques