4.12.1 Functional Programming Paradigm

Question 1

Define Co-domain.

Answer 1

A set from which the function’s output values re chosen.

Question 2

Define Domain.

Answer 2

A set from which the function’s input values are chosen.

Question 3

Define Functions.

Answer 3

A rule that for each element in some set A of inputs, assigns an output chosen from set B, but without necessarily using every member of B.

Question 4

Define First-Class Objects.

Answer 4

First-class objects (or values) are objects which may appear in expressions, be assigned to a variable, be assigned as arguments or be returned in funciton calls.

Question 5

Define Function Application.

Answer 5

The process of giving particular inputs to a function.

Question 6

Define Partial Function Application.

Answer 6

A function application scheme where a fucniton is decomposed into intermediate partial functions. A partial function takes some of the arguments and returns a function awaiting the remaining arguments.