Six Years of FUNAR - Functional Training for Software Architects

Conference talk examining the evolution and impact of a three-day functional software architecture curriculum taught to over 30 training sessions since 2019. Explore how the International Software Architecture Qualification board's FUNAR program has adapted its content and delivery methods when introducing functional programming concepts to audiences with minimal functional programming background. Learn about the practical challenges and successes encountered while teaching functional software architecture principles, including insights into curriculum development, pedagogical approaches, and the effectiveness of different training strategies. Discover how the program has refined its methods for bridging the gap between traditional software architecture practices and functional programming paradigms, with particular focus on making functional concepts accessible to software architects from imperative programming backgrounds. Gain understanding of the educational outcomes, participant feedback, and iterative improvements made to the training program over six years of implementation across diverse professional audiences.