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Explore the evolution of functional programming paradigms in user interface development through this 43-minute conference presentation from FUNARCH 2025. Trace the progression from early stream-based approaches and monad-based toolkits that mimicked object-oriented practices to modern model-view-update frameworks. Discover how transitioning from the classic Model-View-Controller pattern to functional approaches dramatically reduces coupling while improving maintainability and testability. Learn about the architectural implications of various functional UI toolkit designs, including insights from the presenters' own implementations. Examine the current state of the art in functional UI programming and understand the ongoing challenges in achieving good modularity with functional approaches. Gain valuable perspectives on software architecture patterns specifically applied to graphical user interfaces from experts Michael Sperber and Markus Schlegel of Active Group, Germany.
