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Learn to create and work with user-defined data types in functional programming through this 45-minute lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Explore the fundamentals of defining custom data structures and understand how to create typeclass instances that work with your newly defined types. Master the concepts of algebraic data types, pattern matching, and type constructors while gaining practical experience in implementing custom data structures that extend the language's built-in capabilities. Develop skills in creating robust, type-safe programs by designing your own data types that accurately model real-world problems and abstract concepts in your applications.
